Lot 3332. A peachbloom-glazed water pot, taibai zun, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$500,000-700,000 (US$65,000-91,000). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The ‘beehive’-shaped vessel is potted with a short waisted neck, the exterior lightly incised with three dragon roundels. The glaze is of a soft liver-red tone with areas of strawberry-red speckles. 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam., box

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