Lot 3438. A fine pair of incised celadon-glazed 'bats' bowls, Yongzheng six-character marks within double circles and of the period (1723-1735); 4 3/4 in. (12 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 240,000 - HKD 350,000. Price Realized HKD 2,200,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Each bowl is delicately incised on the exterior with nine bats in flight above waves breaking against jagged rocks, and the interior similarly decorated with a pair of confronted bats surrounded by rolling waves within a double circle medallion.

Christie's. The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 28 May 2014