A pair of moulded lobed celadon-glazed jardinières, Qianlong incised six-character seal marks and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate £8,000 – £12,000 ($12,272 - $18,408). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

Each has lobed sides rising to a flattened rim and is supported on five ruyi-head terminals. The exterior is decorated with five moulded panels enclosing stylised lotus heads. A leafy scroll is visible on one rim. Both jardinières are covered in a pale celadon glaze shading to a paler tone in the raised areas. The larger 8 ¾ in (22.3 cm.) diam.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 12 May 2015, London, South Kensington