A large white-glazed anhua-decorated bottle vase, China, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate $12,000 – $18,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The wide globular body incised with two dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds, the tall slender neck further decorated with flaming pearls and clouds; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) high, wood stand

Provenance: The Collection of Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, before 1977.

Literature: A. Juliano, “Robert H. Ellsworth Treasures the East,” Architectural Digest, October 1985, p. 106.

CHRISTIE'S. THE COLLECTION OF ROBERT HATFIELD ELLSWORTH PART III - CHINESE WORKS OF ART: QING CERAMICS, GLASS AND JADE CARVINGS, 19 March 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza.