A gilt-decorated blue-ground famille rose square-section 'Landscape' vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in iron red within a square and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$1,800,000 - HK$2,500,000 ($240,000 - $320,000). Price Realized HK$3,880,000 ($502,479). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

he vase is painted to each side with a panel depicting mountainous landscapes, each of a different season, all reserved on a dark blue ground decorated with gilt scrolling borders and elaborate lotus scrolls to the neck. The base is enamelled turquoise. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm.) high 

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall