Lot 2922. A flambé-glazed vase, fanghu, Daoguang incised six-character seal mark and of the period (1821-1850); 11 3⁄4 in. (30 cm.) high, Japanese wood box. Price realised HKD 437,500 (Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000). © Christie's 2021

The rectangular vase is raised on a short foot and has a pair of lug handles applied to the neck. Each side is moulded with peach-shaped panels. It is covered overall in a rich glaze ranging from dark reddish-purple to pale lavender-blue tones, thinning to a mushroom colour at the edges.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 3 Dec 2021