Lot 916. A small fahua double-gourd vase, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 7 7/8 in. (19.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000. Price realised USD 10,625. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 

The lower and upper body are decorated in thread relief outline with lotus meander set between line borders, all below a border of demi-florets with pendent beaded chains on the neck. The decoration is glazed in subtle tones of aubergine and white against a rich turquoise ground. 

Provenance: Michael B. Weisbrod, Inc., New York.

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