A Chinese flambé-glazed bottle vase, 18th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

With rounded body and tall neck, covered in a deep red glaze with purple splashes, the red fading to a mushroom crackled glaze at the rim; 15¼ in. (38.7 cm.) high - Estimate £600 - £800

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