Lot 863. A blue and white 'daoist immortals' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.) diam. Estimate: USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 22,500. © Christie's 2021

The bowl is finely decorated on the exterior with the Eight Daoist Immortals standing on clouds. The interior is decorated with a central medallion of the Sanxing (Three Star Gods) beneath a pine tree.

Provenance: Lammert Brothers, Hong Kong, 18 November 1975, lot 51 (part).

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 23-24 september 2021