Lot 871. A copper-red-glazed vase, 18th century; 14¼ in. ( 36.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 7,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 

The urn-shaped body is encircled by a bow-string band below the pronounced edge of the sloping shoulder which tapers towards the neck flanked by a pair of scroll handles. The vase is covered overall in a deep red glaze thinning below the rim near and on the handles. The interior and base are covered in a glaze of pale celadon color with dark grey 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