A flambé-glazed vase, hu. Qianlong incised six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-95)

The wide tapering body ending on a quatrefoil mouth rim and supported on a short straight foot, each main side moulded with a peach-shaped cartouche, the neck applied on either side with lug handles, covered all over with an unctuous lavender-tone glaze streaked with red and beige. 12 in. (31 cm.) high. Est. £3,000 - £5,000 - Lot sold £21,250 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including Export Art. 12 May 2009. London, King Street www.christies.com