A pair of famille verte baluster vases, 19th century. Photo Bonhams.

Each decorated with panels alternatively enclosing sets of precious objects and birds, dragonflies and butterflies amongst chrysanthemum and peony, all below a hexagonal diaper band and ruyi-head border at the shoulder, the flaring neck with a cloud collar containing the three abundances. Each 56cm (22in) high (2). Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 (€4,900 - 7,300)

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com