Lot 1740. A blue-glazed bottle vase, Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 9¼in. (23.5 cm.) high. Estimate $10,000 - $15,000. Price Realized $80,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011.

Of bulbous form tapering to a cylindrical neck, covered on the exterior with a glaze of rich blue tone, the rim, interior and base glazed white.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I and Part II Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 24 March 2011, New York, Rockefeller Plaza