Lot 49. A blue-glazed 'alms' bowl, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 6 7/16 in. (16.4 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000. Price realised GBP 6,572. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004

Of hemispherical shape, the slightly incurving sides terminating in a wide mouth rim, covered on the exterior with an even, deep cobalt-blue glaze, the interior glazed white. 

Provenance: E. T. Hall Collection, no. 311. 

Christie's. Chinese Monochrome Porcelain from the Collection of the late E. T. Hall, London, 7 June 2004