A Blue And White Baluster Jar, Late Ming Dynasty, 16th Century

with waisted neck and foot, painted in shades of cobalt blue around the widest part with a broad band of scrolling lotus, the shoulder with a band of meandering stylised peony sprays, the neck with three ribboned ruyi heads, and the foot with upright lotus petal lappets -- 12¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high, wood stand . Price Realised £6,875 ($10,780)

Provenance: John Laycock Collection, Singapore

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