A Small Blue And White Oviform Jar

painted with the 'Three Friends' growing from rockwork amidst breaking waves, the coiling stems forming stylised auspicious characters Fu Shou Kang Ning ('prosperity, longevity, health and peace'), underglaze blue six-character Xuande mark to base -- 5 5/8in. (14.4cm.) high. Price Realized £6,250 ($9,906)

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