Lot 1341. An unusual pale celadon-glazed flower-form deep cup, Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 3 3/16 in. (8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000. Price realised USD 6,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013.

The deep bowl is in the shape of a five-petaled flower raised on a spreading stem foot of conforming outline, and is covered overall with a glaze of pale blue-green color, except for the unglazed bottom of the foot that is covered with a brown wash.