A rare blue and white baluster vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722) © Christie's Image 2003

 Well potted with waisted neck and broad, rounded shoulders tapering to the flared foot rim, densely painted with four tapering panels containing scenes of elaborate lakeside pavilions with figures engaged in various everyday pursuits, all between variously decorated borders. 17in. (43cm.) high. Lot 310. Estimate $8,000 - $12,000. Price Realized $7,768 

Notes: Compare the vase of similar pattern sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 27 - 28 April 1993, lot 132. 

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 September 2003, New York, Rockefeller Plaza