A very large blue and white Rouleau Vase.  Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Finely painted around the exterior in soft tones of cobalt blue, depicting a continuous scene of an emperor and empress holding court with official, attendants and bannermen, all in a fenced garden setting, the tall neck with two bands enclosing cranes in flight and clouds, divided by geometric scrolls; 29½ in. (75 cm.) high  Estimate £60,000 - £80,000.  Price Realized £73,250

清康熙   青花人物圖捧槌瓶

Provenance: By repute, purchased from Sydney L. Moss, London, in the 1960s.

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