Lot 186. A blue-glazed vase, cong, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1906); 29.2cm, 11½in. Estimate 6,000-8,000 GBP. Lot sold 8,125 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 reign mark.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 May 2015, 11:00 AM