A famille rose altar stand. Qianlong seal mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams

Formed with a moulded foot supporting a vase wrapped in a pink enamelled scarf tied in a bow issuing pierced foliate scrolls, the central shaft supporting a circular pad brightly painted with bands of gilt beading, ruyi-head and stiff lappets and with lotus and foliate scrolls at the top. 17.7cm (7in) high. Sold for £43,250

Provenance: Sotheby's London, 6 June 1995, lot 267
The Inder Rieden Collection