Lot 54. A white jade two-handled 'peach' bowl, Qianlong (1736- 1795); 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) across handle. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000. Price realised GBP 40,630. © Christie's Images Ltd 2003.

Carved as a hollow peach standing on three bats, pierced and carved in shallow relief with a leafy branch along one side and two 'C'-shaped handles suspending loose rings below bats, the softly polished stone of even greenish-white tone with areas of paler and russet inclusions.