Lot 3169. A famille rose 'flowers of the four seasons' floriform bowl, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1796-1820); 7 in. (17.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 5,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2015

The bowl is finely enameled on the exterior with an upper register of sixteen wavy petals, corresponding to the lobed and gilded mouth rim, each enclosing a flowering branch including hibiscus, lotus, camellia, prunus, chrysanthemum, and peony, above a band of upright petals enclosing alternating flowering and leafy branches. The interior and base are covered with turquoise enamel, box.

Christie’s. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 15 - 16 March 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza