A fine and rare ge-type glazed hu-shaped vase in archaic style, China, underglaze blue Qianlong six-character seal mark and period. Photo Nagel Auktionen

One tube-shaped handle re-stuck and partly overpainted, small losses to glaze at the mouth rim, minor wear. H. 36,2 cm. Estimate 9 000 - 12 000 €

A similar ge-type glazed vase of this shape was sold at Christie's Hongkong, 29.4.2002, Lot 664

Compare J. Ayers, Chinese Ceramics in the Baur Collection, Vol 2, Geneva, 1999, pl. 296

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art, 2013/05/10. http://www.auction.de