Lot 3274. A large Ge-type glazed quatrefoil moonflask, Yongzheng six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 2,600,000 - HKD 3,500,000. Price realised HKD 5,080,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014.  

The sturdily potted moonflask with moulded lobed sides is flanked on either side of the shoulder with a pair of stylised scroll-handles joined to the tall quatrefoil neck and raised on a conforming short quatrefoil splayed foot. It is covered overall with a pale grey glaze suffused with a fine network of black and golden crackle falling to the edge of the foot to expose the pale grey ware bearing traces of a black dressing, box.