A Large Blue And White Vase With Later Decoration, Early 19th Century

of baluster form, painted in blue and white with later tomato-red and gilt decoration, on one side with tree peony and on the other with chrysanthemum, both within panels reserved on a ground of scrolling lotus, applied with animal-mask fixed-ring handles at either side, underside with underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark -- 23 in. (59 cm.) high.  Price Realised £8,125 ($12,740)

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