Lot 3212. A very rare simulated marble and grisaille-decorated 'landscape' brush pot, Qianlong gilt four-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$1,000,000 – HK$1,500,000 (US$129,344 - $194,016). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The brush pot is delicately painted in grisaille enamel with four landscape scenes, each enclosed by a gilt rectangular panel with canted corners, reserved on a ground of simulated marble enamel. The interior is enamelled turquoise. 3 5/8 in. (9.4 cm.) high

Christie's. THE IMPERIAL SALE / IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 1 June 2016, Convention Hall