A Ge-type glazed 'arrow' vase, hu, Jiaqing seal mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams.

The heavily potted vessel with a moulded peach-shaped panel on each side, the neck with two square tubular handles, all covered with a widely crackled grey glaze, the footrim dressed brown in imitation of the Song Dynasty wares. 31.5cm (12 3/8in) high. Estimate £7,000 - 9,000 (€8,400 - 11,000)

Provenance: according to family tradition, from the collection of Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, KP GCB OM GCMG VD PC (1833–1913) and thence by descent within the family

For a discussion regarding the archaic inspired form and Song dynasty inspired glaze see the footnote for lot 27 in this sale.

Compare a similar Guan type glazed vase, hu, Jiaqing seal mark and period, sold at Christie's London on 13 November 2001, lot 140.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street, 15 May 2014 - www.bonhams.com