Lot 867. A large pale blue-glazed bottle vase, tianqiuping, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 20 in. (50.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2021

The sturdily potted vase has a globular body surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, and is covered overall with a pale blue-tinged glaze.

Note: These massive monochrome vases were made as part of decorative furnishings for the Palace. This form of vase was one of the most popular forms and can be found in various colors and sizes. A large blue-glazed vase of similar form, also bearing a Qianlong seal mark, was sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 3 June 2015, lot 3110. Another blue-glazed example, with a Yongzheng seal mark, was sold at Christie’s New York, 25 September 2020, lot 1614.

A fine large blue-glazed bottle vase, tianqiuping, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). 21 3/4 in. (55.3 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 2,200,000 – 3,500,000 (USD 290,000 - 450,000). Price realised HKD 2,200,000 at Christie’s Hong Kong, 3 June 2015, lot 3110. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

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