Lot 1353. A rare gilt-decorated café-au-lait glazed rectangular jardinière, Qianlong carved six-character sealmark within a rectangle and of the period (1736-1795); 10 in. (25.4 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 228,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.

The straight sides painted in gilt with lotus blooms blorne on scrolling vines bearing curly leaves and tendrils, the everted mouth rim encircled by a composite floral scroll, all raised on scroll feet at the four corners, the iridescent café-au-lait glaze extending to the interior and base.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2006