Lot 3333. A fine red-glazed vase, meiping, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HK$600,000 - HK$800,000 ($77,602 - $103,470). Price Realized HK$1,180,000 ($152,571). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The vase is finely potted with with a slightly spreading foot rising to rounded shoulders below a short neck and slightly flared mouth, applied to the exterior with an even red glaze of crushed strawberry tone. The interior and base are covered with a transparent glaze. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high, stand, box

Provenance: An Asian private collection, acquired by the 1940s

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