Lot 104. A large blue and white wine-cooler, Qianlong period (1736-95); 21 in. (53.5 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000. Price realised GBP 15,535. © Christie's Images Ltd 2002.

Of oval shape with lion-mask handles applied to the waisted sides, the exterior painted with exotic birds strutting on rockwork between peonies, the base moulded and painted with overlapping lotus petals above an integral stand painted with key-pattern and diaper bands, the interior painted with flowers below an elaborate composite floral and diaper border and a cell-pattern band around the rim, small rim chip.

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics & Chinese Export Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 12 November 2002