Lot 124. A handled 'robin's egg'-glazed 'hu' vase, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate 25,000 — 30,000 USD. Lot sold 28,800 USD. Photo: Sothebys.

supported on a slightly splayed foot, the rounded body elegantly tapering to a waisted neck rising to an everted lipped mouth rim, the sloping shoulders flanked by a pair of stylized elephant-head loop-handles arching over two molded filets encircling the shoulder, covered overall in a glaze of rich mottled and streaked tones of lavender-blue and bright turquoise-green; 12 1/4 in., 31 cm.

Provenance: S. Marchant & Son, London.   

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 31 mars 2005