Lot 2930. A pair of famille rose pink-ground gu-form vases, Jiaqing six-character seal marks in iron-red and of the period (1796-1820); 9 3⁄4 in. (24.7 cm.) high. Price realised HKD 1,875,000 (Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000). © Christie's 2021

Each vase is elaborately decorated with lotus sprays and four of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, on the trumpet-shaped top section, all framed between a band of ruyi-heads to the mouth rim and stylised upright lappets above a band of key-fret interrupted by the reign mark. The bell-shaped foot bears the other four emblems above a band of blue key-fret. The interior and base are covered with turquoise enamel.

Provenance: Sold at Christie's London, 6 November 2012, lot 250.

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