Lot 909. A rare ruby-back 'shou-character' bowl, Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze-blue and of the period (1875-1908); 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 10,625. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014

The exterior is covered with a rich ruby-red enamel, and the interior is decorated with ashou-character roundel surrounded by five iron-red bats (wufu).

Provenance: Imperial Oriental Art, New York, ca. 1991-1992.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 – 19 September 2014, New York, Rockefeller Plaza