A Blue And White Yen-Yen Vase. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

the baluster body rising from a spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck with flaring rim, painted around the exterior with eight ogee-shaped panels enclsoing the Daoist Immortals, each standing in a fenced garden with their attributes, all reserved on a dense diaper ground. 45.6cm., 17 7/8 in.  Estimate 10,000--15,000 GBP - Lot Sold 12,500 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com