Lot 3085. A fine doucai and iron-red ‘Indian lotus’ bottle vase, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron red and of the period (1821-1850); 15 1/4 in. (38.8 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 800,000 - HKD 1,000,000. Price realised HKD 2,375,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 

The vase is decorated on the exterior with stylised iron-red Indian lotus blossoms enclosed within cartouches formed by underglazeblue vines bearing green leafy tendrils, below a narrow band of C-scrolls around the mouth.

Note: The present lot is accompanied by a certificate of antiquity from Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association issued in 1978.

The delightful design on the present vase is usually found on dishes from earlier reigns, such as a Yongzheng-marked dish decorated with similar iron-red Indian lotus blooms borne on leafy vines, sold at Christie’s New York, 22 March 2007, lot 349.

A fine and rare large doucai dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735); 10 11/16 in. (27.2 cm.) diam. Sold for 45,600 USD at Christie’s New York, 22 March 2007, lot 349. © Christie's Image Ltd 2007

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