Lot 870. A Guan-type hu-form vase and a Ge-type dish, Qing dynasty (1644-1911); 7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) high, 6 in. and 3 1/8 in. (15.3 and 8 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 7,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 

The vase is made in imitation of Song dynasty Guan ware with a faceted body, a pair of lug handles, and is covered overall with a glaze of pale bluish-grey color suffused with dark grey and pale gold crackle, the unglazed bottom of the foot is covered with a brown dressing. The dish is similarly covered overall with a pale grey glaze suffused with a network of fine dark grey and golden crackle. Together with a small Ge-type bowl covered overall with a glaze of greenish-blue grey color with dark grey and pale gold crackle..

Provenance: Alfred E. Guntermann (1943-2013) Collection.  

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 – 19 September 2014, New York, Rockefeller Plaza