Lot 3259. A copper-red decorated hu-form vase, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 11 1/2in. (29.2 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 450,000 - HKD 550,000. Price realised HKD 812,500. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.  

The vase is decorated in copper-red with a frieze of composite foliate scroll set between petal lappet and ruyi borders, with further scrolling foliate sprays on the neck separated by the pair of ruyi sceptre handles, box.

Christie’s. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 26 November 2014