A rare relief-decorated Famille verte baluster vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

The vase is of slightly tapering cylindrical shape with a tall neck and flaring mouth. It is decorated in high relief around the body with a basket and a vase containing flowers between two tripod censers and covers. The shoulder is decorated in iron-red with a band of lotus scroll. 10 ½ in. (26.6 cm.) high. Estimate £20,000 – £30,000 ($33,580 - $50,370)

Notes: A similar example is illustrated in Qing Porcelain of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Periods from the Palace Museum Collection, China, 1989, no. 34, p.51

Christie's.THE C. PHILIP CARDEIRO COLLECTION OF CHINESE ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/