Lot 162. A copper-red and underglaze-blue 'Fish' jardinière, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Height 18 1/2  in., 47 cm. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Lot sold 15,000 USD. © Sotheby's.

of steeply rounded shape, boldly painted in underglaze blue and copper-red with mackerel, whitefish, carp, freshwater perch and crustacea swimming amidst numerous aquatic weeds below a chevron border around the rim.

Note: The names of the four fish on the present lot form a rebus qing bai lianjie meaning pure and incorruptible.