A blue and white pear-shaped vase, mid-17th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Of elongated form supported on a straight foot, well painted in tones of cobalt blue to the globular body depicting a continuous scene of scholars and attendants at leisurely pursuits, all within a grassy mountainous landscape, below an incised floral scroll band, the neck with a pair of phoenix in flight beside large peony blooms on leafy stems, the mouth and foot rims with further incised floral scroll bands; 15 5/8 in. (39.8 cm.) high. Estimate £15,000 - £25,000.  Price Realized £34,850

明末／清初   十七世紀中期   青花人物圖瓶

Provenance: Questa Antichita, Torrino, Italy.

Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2011; London, King Street www.christies.com