Lot 100. A pair of large square-section wucai vases, 19th century. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,920 - USD 19,380) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 

Each vase is boldly decorated in mirror image with various mythical beasts, one standing upon a rocky outcrop and others scattered above, all on a ground of prunus flowers and iron-red spirals. Each face is decorated with two of the Eight Precious Things, babao, one on the neck and one on the centre of the panel. Each vase with an apocryphal Wanli mark to the neck. 31 ¾ in. (80.5 cm.) high

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics And Works of Art, 9 May 2017, London, King Street