A langyao alms bowl, 18th century. Sold for £5,250 (€7,260). Photo Bonhams.
The compressed globular bowl elegantly potted with rounded curving sides, covered all under a subtle dark red glaze, the interior reserved white. 13.5cm (5 3/8in) diam.
Provenance: an English private collection, according to the family, probably acquired by the father of the present owners between 1948-1981
Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 14 May 2015 10:00 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET