Lot 430. A rare moulded and carved celadon-glazed vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 46.3cm., 18 1/4 in. Estimate 8,000 - 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 51,650 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

the slender ovoid body rising from a splayed foot to a waisted neck flaring at the rim, moulded and carved to the exterior with stylised lotus scrolls with leafy tendrils, covered overall with a sea-green glaze pooling to a deeper colour in the recesses, the base impressed with a six-character Qianlong seal mark.

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