A Large Coral-ground Vase, Kangxi Period

Enameled with colorful chrysanthemum vine between green-ground, flower-filled lappet borders, a band of flower-head and wan-fret pattern around the shoulder and yellow-ground lotus heads at the rim, the base with underglaze blue double circle. 19¼ in. (48.9 cm.) high. Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 

Christie's. Chinese Export Porcelain. 21 January 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2009. www.christies.com