Lot 1379. A fine blue-glazed square vase, cong, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 204,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006. 

The rectangular body of archaistic form with characteristic circular foot ring and mouth rim, applied with a pair of moulded elephant-heads, each suspending a mock ring-handle, all covered with a lustrous dark violet-blue glaze, paling to a lighter blue on the extremities, box.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2006