Vase « Papillons » en porcelaine de la famille rose, Chine, Dynastie Qing, Marque a six caractères en rouge de fer et époque Guangxu (1875-1908). Estimate €10,000 – €15,000 ($11,239 - $16,859). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bulbous body and flared neck are enamelled with butterflies of different colours and patterns, separated by a band of stylised lotus scroll with gilt shou characters. 15 1/8 in. (38.5 cm.) high

Provenance: Bonham's London, 5 November 2009, lot 216.
Property from an important private Asian collection.

A FAMILLE ROSE 'BUTTERFLY' VASE, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)

Christie's. ART D'ASIE, 9 June 2015, Paris