A pair of famille verte powder-blue-ground oviform vases. Kangxi

A pair of famille verte powder-blue-ground oviform vases. Kangxi

Each painted around the exterior with four lobed panels, each alternately enclosing arrangements of scholar's objects, landscapes and blossoming chrysanthemums and pinks, all reserved on a rich powder-blue ground heightened with gilding (one neck repaired, enamels on both restored). 22.5cm (8¾in) high. (2). Sold for £660

Bonhams. Chinese & other Asian Works of Art, 4 Mar 2009. Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd)