Lot 237. A rare blue and white barrel-shaped jar, Qianlong seal mark (1736-1795); 17.2cm high. Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 80,000 (€5,700 - 7,700). Sold for HK$ 150,000 (€ 15,822). Photo courtesy Bonhams.

The decoration on the current jar originated from the Ming dynasty prototypes and integrated into the Qing dynasty. It is very rare to find barrel-shaped jars decorated in blue and white, see a almost identical jar dated with Qianlong seal mark and of the period, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 30 May 2012, lot 3998.The exterior decorated with evenly-spaced stylised lotus and chrysanthemum blossoms amidst meandering leafy scrolls, all framed within upward and downward ruyi-heads and a frieze of crashing waves at the rim, the base with a six-character Imperialzhuanshu seal mark. 

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST