A very rare imperial flambé-glazed bottle vase, China, incised Yongzheng four-character seal mark and of the period. photo courtesy Nagel 

applied with two taotie mask handles suspending fixed rings, all under charasteristic thick and bright purple glaze with turquoise streaks. H. 21,7 cm - Estimate € 40 000 / 60 000

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de