A Blue and White Moonflask, Qianlong mark. Photo Stockholm Auktionsverk
painted in a 15th century style in rich underglaze blue with simulated "heaping and piling" depicting lotus blossom, branches and fruits, the neck decorated with a ruyi-head border, height 50 cm. Estimate SEK 25 000-30 000 (€ 3 000-3 600)
PROVENANCE: Purchased by the present owner in the early 1970's in Gothenburg, Sweden
Stockholm Auktionsverk. Fine Art & Antiques. 4-6 December 2012. http://auktionsverket.com