An iron-red and gilt-decorated jar and cover, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850)

Lot 40. An iron-red and gilt-decorated jar and cover, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 9,928 - USD 14,892). Price Realised GBP 10,000 (USD 12,410). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.    

The jar is densely decorated with bats and shou characters amidst lotus flowers with leafy scrolls. The cover is decorated with further lotus sprays. The interior and base are enamelled in turquoise. 8 ¾ in. (22.2 cm.) high without cover.   

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street