A blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase. Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Painted around the exterior of the body and neck with two riverscape scenes, each with pavilions surrounded by various trees, large stylised rockwork and mountains in the distance, with figures to the side at leisure and fishing, detailed further with a small sampan floating along the river, all in pale blue tones; 17½ in. (44.4 cm.) high. Estimate ££10,000 - £15,000.  Price Realized £12,500

清康熙   青花山水人物圖鳳尾瓶

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