White peonies in a Chinese vase

One of the most expensive vases in China.
A unique vase with fish from the era of the Qianlong Emperor has been sold at auction in London for a record sum of 43 million pounds (more than 69 million dollars).
The 40-centimeter vessel of the 17th century is painted with a delightful complex pattern — the upper part is decorated with floral ornaments, and in the middle there are fish, which symbolized success in public affairs.