A pair of  blue and white vases. Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Photo Sotheby's

of octagonal section, rising from a domed base to a trimmed neck, decorated to each face with a panel enclosing insects or birds hovering amongst floral branches including hydrangea, peony, prunus and magnolia, bordered by leafy scrolls bearing stylised flowerheads, the neck and the domed cover similarly decorated, fitted with gilt-bronze stand, rim and knop. 4.0; 63.5cm., 25in. Estimate 15,000-25,000 GBP. Unsold

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. Londres | 09 Nov 2011 www.sothebys.com