Lot 138. A translucent blue glass bottle vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Estimate HKD 50,000 ~ 80,000 ($6,476 - $10,362). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The tall thick-walled cylindrical neck rises from a rounded shoulder above a slightly tapered hexagonal body. The corners of the facets are softly rounded and raised on a shallow foot of conforming outline. The translucent glass is of a deep, brilliant cobalt blue tone. 12 in. (30 cm.) high

Provenance: Sold at Christie's New York, 27 November 1991, lot 77

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 5 April 2016, Hong Kong