Lot 416. A pair of blue and white 'gourd' jarlets, Marks and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Estimate 180,000 — 250,000 HKD. Lot sold 187,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's
each potted with six lobes rising from a recessed base to a short waisted neck and lipped mouthrim, each lobe delicately painted with whimsical gourds borne on leafy tendriled vines, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark arranged in two columns; 11.6 cm., 9 1/2 in.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 03 Dec 2015