A fine and rare imperial pale green glazed  ovoid vase, China, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period. photo courtesy Nagel

The ovoid body tapering to the broad cylindrical neck, covered inside partly and out with a pale-celadon glaze ending below the white rim. H. 13,3 cm - Estimate € 18 000 / 25 000

Cf. 'The complete collection of Treasures of the National Palace Museum - Monochrome Porcelain, Hongkong, 1999, pl. 127 and 129

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