A flambe-glazed vase, hu, Qianlong seal mark and period. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 GBP (40,695 - 67,825 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.

the body of flattened pear shape rising from a short straight foot to a tall broad neck with indented corners and set with a pair of lug handles, moulded to the front and rear face with a large peach-shaped panel and covered overall in a rich streaky purplish-red and blue glaze, the base incised with the mark; 30cm., 11 7/8 in.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 May 2015, 11:00 AM