Lot 130. A very rare imperial painted enamel 'lotus' miniature vase, Kangxi four-character yuzhi mark in blue enamel within a double-circle and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000 (USD 60,900 - USD 97,440). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
The bulbous body is finely painted with four large lotus blooms amidst leafy vines and below eight smaller flowers, set between a key-fret border at the mouth and a classic scroll on the spreading foot. 4 ¾ in. (12.1 cm.) high.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street