A guan-type archaistic vase, 18th century © Christie's Image 2003

Of hu form, with three bowstring bands encircling the neck and a pair of openwork handles with ruyi-head terminals, all under a pale blue-grey glaze with golden crackle - 12¼in. (31.1cm.) high. Lot 346. Estimate $3,000 - $5,000. Price Realized $10,158 

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 September 2003, New York, Rockefeller Plaza