An unusual jiaoliao pink and white glass jar, 18th century. Estimate : US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,700 - 4,400). Photo Bonhams.

Of tapering ovoid form resting upon a very subtly raised circular foot ring, short cylindrical neck, its flat lip revealing a layer of opaque milky white encased with semi-transparent white suffused with vibrant rose-pink, the color intensified at shoulder and graduated into a fainter shade towards its foot, the slightly waving surfaces exhibiting numerous watery bubbles. 4 1/2in (11.5cm) high

Published: Asiantiques Chinese Qing Dynasty Glass Treasures from the Gadient Collection, Volume 3, 2011 p. 16, fig. 5

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 23 Jun 2015 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO