Lot 216. A pair of celadon-glazed cong-shaped vases, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908). 11 in. (28 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000. Price realised GBP 35,000. © Christies Images Ltd 2017

Each square-section vase is moulded to the rectangular sides with the Eight Trigrams, bagua, and is covered in a pale bluish-celadon glaze. 

Provenance: Property of a Nordic Gentleman

Note: An almost identical pair of Guangxu-marked celadon-glazed cong vases, sold at Christie's New York, 17-18 September 2015, lot 2179.

A pair of celadon-glazed cong-form vases, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908). 11 in. (27.9 cm.) high. Sold for 60,000 USD at Christie's New York, 17-18 September 2015, lot 2179. © Christies Images Ltd 2017

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 7 November 2017, London