A Chinese celadon baluster vase, 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Pear shaped with twin fixed ring elephant-head handles and covered in a thick pale green glaze slightly pooled at the foot, Qianlong underglaze blue mark to the base; 14½ in. (36.8 cm.) high - Estimate £800 - £1,200

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