Lot 1350. A gilt-decorated blue-ground bottle vase, Guangxu six-character mark and of the period (1875-1908); 15½ in. (39.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013.

The bulbous body and waisted neck are decorated in gilding reserved on a rich blue ground with variously decorated medallions set between a petal-lappet border at the foot, a band of flower scroll and shou characters on the shoulder, and ruyi and key-fret bands at the neck.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013