A Wucai Jar And Cover, Transitional Period

painted in typical enamels and underglaze blue with a dignitary and lady entertaining before their household and within a fenced garden, the rim with flowering chrysanthemum and peonies amongst rockwork, the cover with young boys playing within the garden -- 14in. (35.6cm.) high. Price Realised £8,750 ($$13,720)

Christie's. Chinese Art. 7 November 2008. London, South Kensington. Image Christies LTD 2008. www.christie's.com