A pale green glass mallet-shaped vase, Qianlong incised four-character mark within a double square and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 ($4,554 - $7,590). Price Realized £43,750 ($66,413). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The vase is formed with a domed body and a tall cylindrical neck, rising to a gently lipped rim. The glass is of an opaque pale green tone in imitation of jade. 8 ¼ in. (20.9 cm.) high

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 13 November 2015, London, South Kensington