Lot 1222. A wucai gu-form beaker vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722), 21 ¾ in. (55.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 11,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Each register of the vase is decorated with blossoming peonies growing amidst blue rocks, with an addition of a pheasant in flight on the upper section, and with some gilt highlights.

Property from the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, New York.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York