A Pair Of Large Blue And White Octagonal Beaker Vases, Kangxi (1662-1722)

each painted in a vibrant cobalt blue on each facet with a tall flowering branch meandering towards the rim amongst small insects in flight, the flowers depicting magnolia, peach blossom, peony and prunus repeated on each vase, all within narrow floral borders -- 20½ in. (52.2 cm.) high. (2) Price Realized £6,250 ($9,906)

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