A famille rose 'lotus' dish. Qianlong underglaze-blue six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-95)

A famille rose 'lotus' dish. Qianlong underglaze-blue six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-95)

The shallow rounded sides flaring out to an everted rim, decorated on the exterior with finely detailed bands of lotus petals. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm.) diam. Est. £4,000 - £6,000 - Lot sold £20,000

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including Export Art. 12 May 2009. London, King Street www.christies.com