Two incised-decorated 'Anhua' stembowl. Mark and period of Qianlong

A finely incised-decorated 'Anhua' stembowl. Mark and period of Qianlong. Photo Sotheby's

with well-potted rounded sides everted at the rim, springing from a slightly flared tall pedestal foot, decorated on the interior in anhua technique with a six-character reign mark in the centre, enclosed by a continuous frieze of lotus scrolls, the exterior and pedestal foot with matching lotus designs divided by a ring of upright petal lappets, covered overall with an even white glaze of warm tone; 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 250,000—350,000 HKD. Lot Sold 860,000 HKD

An incised-decorated 'Anhua' stembowl. Mark and period of Qianlong. Photo Sotheby's

with well-potted rounded sides everted at the rim, springing from a slightly flared tall pedestal foot, decorated on the interior in anhua technique with a six-character reign mark in the centre, enclosed by a continuous frieze of lotus scrolls, the exterior and pedestal foot with matching lotus designs divided by a ring of upright petal lappets, covered overall with an even white glaze of warm tone; 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 120,000—180,000 HKD.Lot Sold 400,000 HKD

Sotheby's. Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art,  08 Apr 11, Hong Kong www.sothebys.com