Lot 100. An iron-red and gilt-decorated bottle vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 14 in. (35.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price Realised USD 20,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020

The vase is decorated with carp, a crab and a shrimp emerging from waves, all below the cylindrical neck applied with a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl.

Property from the Collection of Lenora and Walter F. Brown.

Provenance: Christie’s New York, 13-14 September 2012, lot 1559.
The Lenora and Walter F. Brown Collection, San Antonio, Texas.

Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection, 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020