Lot 1823. A rare blue and white 'Three friends' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1723-1735); 3 5/16 in. (8.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 250,000. Price realised HKD 367,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008.

The round sides delicately painted in rich blue tones with the 'Three Friends of Winter', pine, prunus, and bamboo on a grassy bank and with rocky outcrops, a single-line encircling the rim, box. 

Note: Previously sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 1 October 1991, lot 829.