A blue and white olive-shaped vase, Yongzheng period (1723-1735). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The elagantly shaped vase rises to a slender flaring mouth and is decorated around the body with a deer standing below a pine tree with a crane perched towards the top and a further crane in flight and two bats to one side. 11 in. (28 cm.) high. Estimate £4,000 – £5,000 ($6,716 - $8,395)

Christie's. THE C. PHILIP CARDEIRO COLLECTION OF CHINESE ART, 13 May 2014. London, King Street - www.christies.com