A large blue and white stick neck vase, Kangxi mark. Photo Bonhams.

Its long neck encircled by leiwen bands that border a classic lotus flower and leaf scroll design repeated on the compressed globular body in combination with bands of waves, ribboned ba bao and jeweled lappets, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in underglaze blue regular script. 20 1/2in (52cm) high. Sold for US$ 37,500 (€27,146) 

Property from The Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, sold to benefit The Museum Acquisition Fund

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. San Francisco. 18 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com