Lot 288. A flambé-glazed pear-shaped vase, 19th century; 14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000. Price realised GBP 6,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014. 

The vase is sturdily potted with a bulbous body rising to a long cylindrical neck and supported on a short tapered foot. It is covered overall in an attractive dark red glaze with fine crackling, thinning to a cream colour at the rim.  

Provenance: Formerly in a private Hong Kong collection, amassed in the early 20th century.