Lot 3079. A fine robin's egg-glazed lantern vase, Qianlong impressed six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 9 3/16 in. (23.3 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price realised HKD 775,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 

The ovoid vase is potted with a short, slightly waisted neck standing on a short ring foot, moulded on either side in medium relief with inverted vase-form handles below the sloping shoulder, covered overall with a rich mottled glaze ranging from pale blue through turquoise to purple, Japanese double wood boxes.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 27 November 2019