A Chinese Blue And White Large Jardinière, 18th century

the vessel painted with birds among flowering branches, including peony and prunus, with two pheasants perched on rocks, scrolled-chain border below the rim. Minor glaze chips. height 19 1/2 in. Estimate 40,000—60,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com