A Ru-type glazed arrow vase, hu. Qianlong seal mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams

The sides with chamfered corners, flanked by a pair of tubular handles, covered overall with a  pale green glaze imitating Ru except for the iron-coloured foot.  14.2cm  (5 5/8in) high - Sold for £46,850

Provenance: acquired from S.Marchant and Son, London, in 1997.
The Langsdorf Collection of Qing Dynasty Porcelain, Collection no.215.

Compare a similar vase illustrated by R.Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, Vol.II, London, 1994, pl.875.

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 10 Nov 2011, New Bond Street www.bonhams.com