A pair of blue and white powder-blue-ground pear-shaped vases. Kangxi

A pair of blue and white powder-blue-ground pear-shaped vases. Kangxi

Each surmounted by a tall bulb neck with flaring rim, painted around the exterior with three lobed panels, each enclosing varying arrangements of scholar's objects, the necks with three circular panels with insects, all reserved on a rich powder-blue ground (one chipped). 22.7cm (9in) high (2). Sold for £1,680

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