Lot 74. A rare miniature doucai bottle vase, Qianlong four-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate GBP 18,000 ~ 25,000. Price Realised GBP 365,000 (USD 452,965). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
The bottle is finely decorated with the 'hundred boys' design in garden scenes. The neck is applied with two gilt bracket handles. The interior and base are turquoise enamelled. 3 1/8in. (8cm) high.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street