Lot 291. A robins-egg-glazed 'Lantern' vase, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850). Height 9 1/4  in., 23.5 cm. Estimate 12,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 16,250 USD. Photo Sotheby's.

of elongated ovoid form, resting on a slightly splayed foot, molded on the sides with two attenuated beaker-form mock handles, covered overall with a rich, finely speckled turquoise glaze, the base with incised six-character seal mark.

Provenance: Acquired by a New York Collector in the early 20th century and thence by descent. 

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Works of Art New York, 17 march 2015, 02:00 PM