Lot 3444. A Guan-type glazed pear-shaped vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 4 in. (10.2 cm.) across. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 500,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014

The vase is finely potted with a pear-shaped body rising from a slightly flared cylindrical foot to a tall neck with lipped rim, covered overall with an even opaque celadon glaze of greyish-blue tone, suffused with a wide network of crackles partly stained with russet. The biscuit foot is applied with a purplish-brown dressing, stand, box.

Christie's. The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 28 May 2014