Lot 3110. A small doucai 'Birds and Rockwork' vase, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 8.7 cm., 3 3/8 in. Estimate 350,000 — 400,000 HKD. Lot sold 725,000 HKD (68,253 EUR). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

the ovoid body rising from a recessed circular foot to a square neck, the exterior delicately painted with a continuous scene of birds flying over and perched on rockworks and trees issuing budding flowers, the base inscribed with a six-character mark within double circles.

Note: A Yongzheng doucai vase of similar form and decorative style from the Xu Hanqing collection, but with a circular mouth and enamelled with prunus and bamboo, was sold at Christie's New York, 15 September 2011, lot 936.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 2014