A  powder-blue-glazed and gilt rouleau vase. Kangxi

The cylindrical body decorated in gilt with four panels enclosing two scenes of scholars by a pagoda looking at a sampan in a mountainous river landscape, alternating with two scenes of butterflies and insects amidst floral sprays, all framed by lotus scrolls, between ruyi-head and stiff-leaf borders, the neck with a central raised bow-string and decorated with panels with birds and butterflies amidst flowers (hairline cracks to base, minor regilding, scratches). 45cm (17¾in) high. Estimate: £2,500 - 4,000 Unsold. Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd.,Images and Text All Rights Reserved

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 6 Nov 2008. New Bond Street - www.bonhams.com