An ox-blood glazed bottle vase, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795)

with a wide body rising to a long slender neck with slightly flaring rim, covered in a deep red glaze and gently rising to tone to the rim, glazed white to the base and interior, underglaze blue seal mark to base -- 6 7/8in. (17.5cm.) high, wood stand, fitted box. Price Realised £12,500  ($19,600)

Christie's. Chinese Art. 7 November 2008. London, South Kensington. Image Christies LTD 2008. www.christie's.com