Lot 2317. A flambé-glazed lobed vase, Daoguang incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850); 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 400,000. Price realised HKD 524,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012 

The vase is of hexafoil lobed section with conforming neck and everted floral rim, standing on a low flaring foot, all under a deep red glaze with purple and lavender streaks, the interior of the mouth with a light lavender glaze and the base covered in a brown wash, stand, Japanese wood box.