Lot 424. A large blue and white 'Squirrel and Grape' bowl, Mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722). Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 HKD. Lot sold 325,000HKD. Photo: Sotheby's
with deep rounded sides rising form a short foot to a slightly everted rim, deftly decorated around the exterior in cobalt-blue with fifteen squirrels frolicking amongst fruiting vines, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle; 22.5 cm., 8 7/8 in.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 03 Dec 2015