A large Chinese famille verte baluster jar and cover, 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Decorated to the body and to the cover with a continuous scene of figures in procession in a rocky landscape, within two bands of decoration with shaped panels and geometric motifs; 24¼ in. (61.6 cm.) high. Estimate £3,000 - £5,000

A pair of Chinese famille verte lobed baluster vases, 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Enamelled with shaped panels depicting figures at leisure in pavilion scenes and fenced gardens, surrounded by a dense scrolling motif on a pale turquoise ground; 14 in. (25.4 cm.) high (2). Estimate  £2,000 - £3,000

A large Chinese famille verte jardinière, 19th-20th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Decorated to the body with two panels depicting landscape scense and further shaped panels with precious objects, surrounded by a dense scrolling foliage on a ruby red ground; 14 in. (35.7 cm.) high. Estimate  £1,500 - £2,500

Christie's Interiors, 2 August 2011, London, South Kensington www.christies.com