Lot 103. A peachbloom-glazed vase, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722); 61⁄8 in. (15.5 cm.) high. Estimate: USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price Realised: USD 81,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

The high-shouldered, tapering vase is molded with three bow-strings on the neck, and is covered overall in a glaze of soft pink tone with red speckling on the body.

Provenance: Dudley Leavitt Pickman (1850-1938) Collection, Boston.
Dudley Leavitt Pickman Jr. (1885-1964) Collection, Boston.
Edward Motley Pickman (1886-1959) Collection, Boston, and thence by descent within the family.

Christie's. The Art of China: Winter Edition, 28 November - 5 December 2019