Lot 1392. A rare miniature gilt-decorated celadon-glazed vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and possibly  of the period (1736-1795); 13 ½ in. (34.3 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018

The body of the pear-shaped vase is molded with vertical ribs below the plain neck and is decorated in gilding with chrysanthemums and asters growing at the base of a gnarled, flowering tree, all on a sea-green glaze that also covers the interior and base, Japanese wood box.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 13 - 14 September 2018