Lot 1322. A blue and white 'garlic-head' vase, Wanli Period,  (1573-1619). Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000 . Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The body is decorated with eight ferocious mythical beasts amidst clouds and flames in a landscape, and the neck with dragonflies and insects flitting above roses growing from garden rocks below a band of inverted leaves on the garlic-head mouth. 16 7/8 in. (43 cm.) high

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 16 September 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza