A blue glass mallet-shaped vase - Incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period

Of tapering ovoid form rising to the tall cylindrical neck, the glass of purple-blue colour suffused with streaks and bubbles. 18.2cm (7in) high. Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000

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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street