A fine celadon-glazed vase inscribed with the mark Qianlong , fanghu. China. Photo Iegor

of rectangular section, supported on a straight foot, the pear-shaped body molded with a raised peach-shaped panel on the front and back, rising to a slightly waisted neck and a lobed mouth, flanked by a pair of rectangular lug handles, covered overall with a pale celadon glaze suffused with a network of black crackle (“iron wire"); six-character zhuanshu blue mark on the bottom: Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi. H: 31.5cm - 11.25''. Lot 2065. Estimate : 20.000-30.000

For a similar vase, see Christie's Paris, November 19, 2003, lot 267.

IEGOR. FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2012 AT 10:00AM - FINE ASIAN ARTS. http://www.iegor.net