well potted with deep rounded sides resting on a slightly tapered foot, the exterior decorated with cranes in flight alternating with the Eight Trigrams, each Trigram rendered within a medallion, all above a band of tempestuous waves crashing against rockwork, the interior centred with a medallion enclosing a florette resting on waves, encircled by a florette diaper band around the rim, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 21st May 1980, lot 168.

Overall very good condition with occasional original pinholes and minor surface wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

It is rare to find a Yongzheng example of this design, more commonly found in the Qianlong period, such as a pair of bowls sold in our New York rooms, 13-14th September 2016, lot 270. For the Ming dynasty prototype of this design, see a Jiajing bowl with additional borders, illustrated in Sekai tōji zenshū/Ceramic Art of the World, Tokyo, 1976, vol. 11, fig. 29.