A blue and white rouleau vase, Kangxi. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The cylindrical body vibrantly painted with two lobed square cartouches, two fan-shaped cartouches and two four-lobed cartouches, variously containing precious objects, mountain scenes and floral sprays, all surrounded by a densely foliate lotus scroll, the neck with decorative fretwork and ruyi-head bands beneath the lipped rim. 45.4cm (17 7/8in) high. Sold for £6,250 (€7,457)

Provenance: an English private collection.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013