A red-enamelled simulated-lacquer double-gourd vase, Qianlong. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The delicate vase shaped as a double gourd moulded with a geometric floral ground and enamelled in imitation of cinnabar lacquer, the foot with stiff lappets and the neck with pendent ruyi-heads and lappets, a moulded ribbon tied around the waist and highlighted with green enamel. 9.1cm (3¾in) high. Sold for £16,250 (€19,389) 

Provenance: Beurdeley Collection, no.90 (label)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013