Lot 1999. A fine Ming-style blue and white bottle vase, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 800,000 - HKD 1,200,000. Price realised HKD 1,940,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010.

The globular body painted to simulate 'heaping and piling' with a composite floral scroll above a band of lotus panels and classic scroll at the foot, with a trefoil cloud collar below another composite floral scroll around the shoulder, the tall neck with keyfret and upright plantain leaves, and breaking waves at the flaring mouth, wood stand.

Christie's. The Imperial Sale Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 31 May 2010