A large flambe-glazed pear-shaped vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate HK$60,000 - HK$80,000 ($7,778 - $10,371). Price Realized HK$225,000 ($29,162). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The vase is sturdily potted with a pear-shaped body rising from the ring foot to a slender neck and flared mouth rim, covered overall with a deep violet glaze streaked with lavender-blue and purplish-red, thinning to a crackled mushroom colour at the mouth rim. The base is unglazed revealing the buff body. 16 1/4 in. (41.4 cm.) high

Provenance: A Japanese family collection, Kobe, acquired in the 1920s to 1930s

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor