A deep yellow glass brushwater, xi. 18th/19th century

The compressed globular body carved in relief around the sides with two chilong, with recessed base, semi-translucent and of deep egg-yolk yellow color. 5½ in. (14 cm.) diam. Estimate : $5,000 - $7,000 - Price Realized : $5,625

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 17 September 2008. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. www.christies.com