Lot 180. A blue and white double-gourd vase, Chongzhen period (1627-1644); 36cm, 14 1/8 in. Estimate 1,500 — 2,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,250 GBP. © Sotheby's

the globular lower bulb rising from a short straight foot to the upper ovoid bulb and short cylindrical neck, painted around the exterior with floral sprays within double-line and floral scroll bands.

The Julian Thompson Study Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 14 May 2014