Lot 31. A rare copper-red glazed waterpot, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Diameter of the largest 7.5 cm, 2⅞ in. Estimate: 25,000 - 35,000 GBP. Lot sold 50,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

the globular body with a convex base and an incurved rim, covered to the exterior with a translucent copper-red glaze of rich strawberry tone, gradating to a rosy-pink colour to the rim and foot, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue.

Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (according to label)