Lot 29. A pair of doucai'peach' bowls, Kangxi six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 9,744 - USD 14,616). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Each bowl is decorated to the exterior with five peaches enclosing shoucharacters seperated by lingzhi sprays, between a band of pomegranates and lappets. The interiors each have a further peach with shou character amongst blossoming branches. 7 in. (17.8 cm.) diam..
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street