Lot 117. A  Late Ming blue and white small double-gourd vase, 17th Century; 7½ in. (19 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000. Price realised GBP 2,151. © Christie's Images Ltd 2003.

The lower body painted in reserve with xi and ji characters within shaped cartouches on a diaper ground, the upper body with the characters rong hua fu gui above a floral belt around the mid-section.

Note: The characters may be loosely translated as 'Glory, Prosperity, Riches and Nobility'.