Lot 83. A rare imperial inscribed famille rose octagonal vase, Jiaqing iron-red six-character seal mark and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate GBP 200,000 - GBP 300,000 (USD 246,600 - USD 369,900). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. 

The vase is of octagonal cylindrical form, slightly tapering towards the base, with the straight sides rising to an angular shoulder and an everted gilt rim. The sides are decorated with gilt-edged rectangular panels alternating between poetic inscriptions and seasonal flowers including, peony, lotus, chrysanthemum and prunus, all reserved on a pink ground filled with Indian lotus and floral strolls. The neck has bats suspending gilt Shou characters, interspersed by eternal knots and lotus on the shoulder, below dot and trefoil borders in blue and green enamels respectively, all supported on a ring foot decorated with a blue-enamelled keyfret band. The interior and base are covered with turquoise enamel. 11 ¾ in. (29.7 cm.) high 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street