A fine famille rose wall vase, Qianlong four-character seal mark in iron red in a line and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$800,000 - HK$1,200,000 ($110,000 - $150,000). Price Realized HK$3,160,000 ($409,236). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The vase is decorated to the body with a central cartouche enclosing several leafy flowering chrysanthemum and aster stems, surrounded by elaborate brightly-enamelled lotus scrolls to the sides and neck. The neck is applied with two archaistic stylised dragon handles. The flat reverse is enamelled in iron red with delicate floral designs and is pierced with four small circular apertures and a square fitting for hanging. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) high 

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall