Two blue and white sleeve vases. Transitional period, circa 1630-1650. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Each of elongated cylindrical form with waisted necks, painted around the exterior in bright shades of blue with continuous garden scenes inhabited by officials and their attendants surrounded by rocks and gnarled trees, the mouth rims with a band of pendant leaves. Tallest 17¾ in. (45 cm.) high (2). Estimate 20,000 - £30,000.  Price Realized £82,850                                               

明末／清初   約1650-1650年   青花庭院人物圖筒瓶一對

Provenance: Smaller vase: With Enrico Questa Antichita, Torino, Italy.

Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2011; London, King Street www.christies.com