Lot 98. A pair of Qingbai pear-shaped vases, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 81⁄4 in. (21.5 cm.) high. Estimate: USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Price Realised: USD 2,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

Each vase is applied on the shoulder with a pair of monster-mask-ring handles, with a curled mane issuing from the top of the head to form a loop handle on the neck of the vase, covered overall with a transparent blue-toned glaze suffused with fine crackle, Japanese wood box.

Christie's. The Art of China: Winter Edition, 28 November - 5 December 2019