Lot 2315. A robin's-egg glazed hu vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 400,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012 

The vase is supported on a slightly splayed foot, the bulbous pear-shaped body rising to a waisted neck, with two raised bands beneath the neck, flanked on either side by a pair of elephant-head ring handles. It is covered with a finely mottled opaque glaze of turquoise and lavender hue that continues over the mouth rim and base, stand, Japanese wood box.