Lot 144. A flambé-glazed square vase, fanghu, Daoguang incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850), 11 7/8 in. (30.3 cm.) high, Japanese wood box. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000 (USD 25,854 - USD 38,781). Price realised HKD 375,000 (USD 48,476) © Christie’s Images Limited 2017.

The rectangular vase is raised on a short foot and has a pair of lug handles applied to the neck. Each side is moulded with peach-shaped panels. It is covered overall in a rich glaze ranging from dark reddish-purple to pale lavender-blue tones, thinning to a cream colour at the edges.

Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired in the 1990s

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 April 2017, Hong Kong