Lot 31. A copper-red pear-shaped vase, yuhuchunping, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 29.7cm., 11 5/8 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 32,500 GBP. © Sotheby's

well-potted, the generously swelling pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a tapering neck with broad everted rim, the exterior covered in a rich copper-red glaze, the interior and recessed base glaze white and with a six-character Qianlong seal mark.