Lot 344. A blue and white 'Chrysanthemum' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 15 ? in. (39.1 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000. Price realised GBP 18,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The bulbous body and the tall cylindrical ribbed neck are intricately painted in fine lines to depict chrysanthemum flowers surrounded by leafy scrolls, raised on a short flared foot. The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Xuande six-character mark. 

Provenance: Formerly in a private English collection, circa 1950.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, London, 13 May 2014.