Lot 118. A fine Guan-type glazed vase, fanghu, Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908); 12 in. (30.6 cm.) high. Estimate HK$60,000 – HK$80,000 ($7,771 - $10,362). Price realised HKD 275,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The rectangular vase is raised on a short foot and has a pair of lug handles applied to the neck. Each side is moulded with a peach-shaped panel. It is covered overall with a thick lustrous glaze of bluish-grey tone suffused with a broad network of russet crackles, box.

Provenance: Sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, May 1994, lot 116
The Estate of William and Jennifer Shaw; sold at Sotheby's New York, 11 September 2012, lot 55

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 5 April 2016, Hong Kong