Lot 99. A blue and white 'longevity' bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 8 in. (20.4 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 600 - GBP 1,000. Price realised GBP 836. © Christie's Images Ltd 2002.

With deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior painted with cranes flying over breaking waves or perched on peach branches below clouds around the rim, the centre of the interior with waves below fruiting vine arond the rim, apocryphal underglaze blue Chenghua six-character mark within a double circle, three short lengths of rim polish.

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics & Chinese Export Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 12 November 2002