A Chinese famille verte baluster jar. Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Enamelled with two crane roundels alternating with tasseled and ribboned balls and chimes suspended from an elaborate floral band within ruyi-shaped lappets at the shoulder; 13¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high, wood stand. Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

A pair of Chinese famille verte metal-mounted vases. Kangxi period  (1662-1722). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Of slightly tapering cylindrical body, decorated with baskets of flowers and scattered flower sprays to the shoulders and the neck, with later metal mount. The porcelain 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high (2). Estimate £600 - £1,000

A Chinese famille verte deep bowl. Kangxi period  (1662-1722). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Decorated to the exterior with blossoming flowers including chrysanthemum, peony, lotus, prunus, the interior with further scattered flower sprays, the rim adorned with a band of decoration with shaped panels on a geometric pattern ground; 12 1/8 in. (30.6 cm.), later wood stand . Estimate £500 - £800

Christie's Interiors, 2 August 2011, London, South Kensington www.christies.com