Lot 1905. A famille-rose turquoise-ground wall vase, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 25.3 cm., 10 in. Estimate400,000-600,000 HKD (38,562 — 57,843 EUR). Lot Sold: 500,000 HKD (48,203 EUR). Photo Sotheby's

the flat-back vessel with a compressed globular body surmounted by a flaring mouth with three circular openings on the top, the body centred with a stylised lotus surrounded by further florets borne on meandering foliate scrolls, all outlined in gilt and reserved on a turquoise ground, the wide trumpet mouth similarly decorated with lotus blossoms and undulating foliage, between pendant ruyi heads and formalised upright leaf motifs, the three openings on the top of the mouth surrounded by scattered ball flowers, all enclosed within a slightly raised pink border, the base similarly applied with a turquoise glaze, wood stand.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. Hong Kong. 05 Oct 2011