Lot 313. A large yellow glazed bowl, Kangxi mark and of the period (1662-1722)
with deep rounded sides rising to the everted rim, supported on a short slightly tapering foot, covered with an egg-yolk yellow glaze stopping short of the foot ring, underglaze blue six character Kangxi mark -- 12 3/8in. (31.4cm.) diam. Estimate 10,000 - 15,000 British pounds

Lot 58. A cinnabar lacquer circular lobed box and cover, Qianlong (1736-1795)
carved in the form of a chrysanthemum blossom, the cover with a central blossom radiating triangular shaped petals enclosing chrysanthemum sprays, encircled by roundels with floral sprays including peony, chrysanthemum, wisteria, prunus, cherry and hibiscus, the sides with rectangular panels enclosing scenes of fishermen, a musician, scholars and pagodas in mountainous river landscapes, all reserved on a leiwen ground, with geometric patterns above the foot, the interior and base black lacquered -- 11¾in. (29.8cm.) diam. Estimate 8,000 - 12,000 British pounds

Lot 234. A pale celadon jade table screen, late 18th century
of rectangular form carved in low relief to one side, depicting water cascading down a river, past pine and bamboo branches, with twin pillars of rockwork jutting out of the swirling waters, towards further over hanging rockwork to the right where a crane rests on a flattened ledge half way up, revealing twin doors to a hidden hermitage, wood frame and stand carved with delicate C-scroll motifs -- 12in. (30.5cm.) high including frame. Estimate : 5,000 - 10,000 British pounds

Lot 278. A rhinoceros horn libation cup, 18th century
carved on the exterior with two confronting chilong balanced atop lingzhi fungus and bamboo forming the openwork foot, with a large cane of bamboo and a lingzhi sprig forming the handle at one end, the interior with stepped ridges forming the outline of a lingzhi head, the horn of deep honey tone -- 6 1/8in. (15.5cm.) long. Estimate : 10,000 - 15,000 British pounds

Lot 56. A Cloisonne enamelled tripod censer and cover, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
the flaring bowl formed censer decorated in coloured enamels with scrolling lotus on a turquoise ground, raised on three elephant head supports, each with sharp tusks flanking their curling trunks, their harnesses inlaid in blue semi-precious stones, the twin handles similarly modelled as elephants with upturned trunk, the pierced gilt repousse cover with two tiers of scrolling foliate decoration surmounted by a recumbent caparisoned elephant finial, incised Qianlong six-character mark to rim -- 13½in. (34.3cm.) high. Estimate : 10,000 - 15,000 British pounds

Lot 301. A large blue and white 'dragon' dish, Kangxi (1662-1722)
with shallow rounded sides rising to the everted rim, supported on a short tapering foot, painted in the centre with a full-faced dragon grasping a flaming pearl enclosing a shou ('longevity') character, between two pairs of confronting dragons with each pair reaching towards a flaming pearl enclosing fu ('good fortune') and lu ('prosperity') characters respectively, all amidst cloud and fire scrolls, the undersides with auspicious emblems, underglaze-blue six character Xuande mark -- max. 20 15/16in. (53.2cm.) diam. Estimate : 3,000 - 5,000 British pounds

Christies. Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art.  9 November 2007. 85 Old Brompton Road, London. www.christies.com