Lot 3035. A finely incised-decorated 'anhua' stembowl, mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 HKD. Lot Sold 860,000. Photo Sotheby's

with well-potted rounded sides everted at the rim, springing from a slightly flared tall pedestal foot, decorated on the interior in anhua technique with a six-character reign mark in the centre, enclosed by a continuous frieze of lotus scrolls, the exterior and pedestal foot with matching lotus designs divided by a ring of upright petal lappets, covered overall with an even white glaze of warm tone.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 2011