An iron-red and gilt decorated powder blue 'Fish' rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £8,000 - 12,000 (€11,000 - 16,000). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The vase is decorated to the exterior with four large fish in iron red, surrounded by gilt-enamelled aquatic plants and smaller fish, all on a powder blue ground. The neck is decorated with four gilt shou medallions amongst wan symbols. 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high
Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 12 May 2015, London, South Kensington
