A fine 'guan'-type octagonal vase. Seal mark and period of Qianlong. Photo: Courtesy Sotheby's

the pear-shaped hu vessel or octagonal section with a round belly rising up to a tapered neck, flanked on the sides with two tubular lug handles, applied overall with an even pale grey caesious coloured glaze, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark - 14.4cm., 5 5/8 in. - Lot Sold:  300,000 HKD

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 08 Oct 08. Hong Kong - www.sothebys.com