A rare robins-egg glazed baluster vase, Daoguang incised six-character mark and of the period (1821-1850). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The bulbous vase is raised on a tall spreading foot, surmounted by a flaring neck, with a pair of chilong handles to either side. The entire vessel is covered in an evenly mottled blue and turquoise glaze. 10 ¼ in. (25.9 cm.) high. Estimate £15,000 – £20,000 ($25,215 - $33,620)

Provenance: Private European Collection, amassed in the first half of the 20th century.
Christie's London, 10 May 2011, lot 314.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/