A sang de boeuf baluster vase, Langyao-type, probably 18th century

A sang de boeuf baluster vase, Langyao-type, probably 18th century

the tall slender form covered in a thick deep red glaze with a feint glassy crackle, thinning to a mushroom tone to the slightly flared rim -- 16½in. (42cm.) high. Est. £3,000 - £4,000

Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington www.christies.com