Lot 1783. A rectangular turquoise-ground famille rose jardinière, Qianlong period (1736-1995); 16 7/8 in. (43 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 463,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008.

Of rectangular section, the thickly potted sides finely enamelled with beribboned bajixiang in two registers, linked alternately with stylised lotus blooms borne on scrolling stems, the outlines and mouth rim picked out in gilt and against a soft turquoise-ground extending to the interior and base, all above a blue-enamelled keyfret band above the foot.