A blue and white beaker vase (gu), Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period. Photo Sotheby's

of cylindrical form, the splayed foot rising steeply to a globular middle section and to a wide trumpet mouth, the top section vibrantly painted with dragons among 'flaming pearls', the middle section with cranes flying among clouds and flames, all above two large carp leaping out of crashing waves beside two further fish and rockwork. Height 19 7/8  in., 50.5 cm. Estimation 2,000 — 3,000 USD

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com