A doucai bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate $15,000 - $20,000. Price Realized $32,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The bowl is potted with steep sides, and is decorated on the exterior with a continuous design of bats and stylized shou characters between decorative bands of interlocked leafy scroll. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam.
Provenance: Property from the Lai Family Collection.
Christie's. THE LAI FAMILY COLLECTION OF FINE CHINESE FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART, 17 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza