Lot 167. A guan-type archaistic vase, hu, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000 (USD 12,956 - USD 19,434). Price Realised HKD 62,500 (USD 8,095). Photo Christie’s Images Limited 2016.

The neck is flanked by a pair of handles each in the form of a mythical animal, the exterior moulded in relief with raised strapwork centred by four diamond-shaped recesses. The vase is covered overall in an even, greyish-blue glaze with faint golden crackling, with the exception of the foot rim covered by a brown dressing. 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high, box.

Provenance: The Mount Trust Collection
Sold at Christie's London, 19 April 1983, lot 5

Christie’s. Sale 12557. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong