Lot 854. A large blue and white bottle vase, Late Jiajing-early Wanli period, 16th century; 20 3/8 in. (51.8 cm.) high. Estimate: USD 15,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 40,000. © Christie's 2021

The pear-shaped body is decorated with four ferocious qilin divided by flames, all between bands of ruyi heads. The neck is decorated with two peacocks amidst peony blossoms below a band of upright lappets on the flaring mouth.

Property of the Collection of Peter Tcherepnine.

Provenance: Roger Keverne Ltd., London.

Literature: R. Keverne, Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramics, Winter Exhibition, London, 2000, p.32, no. 41.

Exhibited: London, Roger Keverne Ltd, Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramics, Winter Exhibition, November 2000.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 23-24 september 2021