A celadon-glazed double gourd vase, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The vase is potted in the form of a double gourd, supported on a short flared foot with curved handles applied to each side terminating in ruyi heads. The vessel is covered in a pale bluish-green glaze, thinning to white at the extremities. 7 ¾ in. (19.6 cm.) high. Estimate £30,000 – £50,000 ($50,370 - $83,950)

Provenance: Sotheby's Paris, 9 June 2011, lot 191

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/