Lot 427. A blue-glazed cong, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908); 29.2cm., 11 1/2 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 11,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

of square section rising from a ring foot to a short tapering neck, moulded on the sides in relief with a pair of elephant head handles suspending fixed rings, covered overall with a rich purplish blue glaze, inscribed to the base with a six-character Guangxu mark.  

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 07 november 2012