Lot 2139. A blue and white rouleau vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 18 in. (46 cm.) high. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price Realized USD 52,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014. 

The sides are finely decorated in varying tones of blue with a continuous scene of mythical beasts perched on rocks surrounded by a tumultuous ocean, all below decorative bands of key-fret and ruyi-head scroll on either side of a single rib that encircles the neck.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 20 - 21 March 2014