A large flambe-glazed bottle vase, 18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

The heavily potted vase is covered with a glaze of dark raspberry color streaked in milky purple that drains from the mushroom-glazed mouth rim. The interior of the foot and base are covered with a thin brownish wash. 20 5/8 in. (52.5 cm.) high. Estimate $12,000 – $18,000

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. 20 - 21 March 2014, New York, Rockefeller Plaza - www.christies.com