A pair of turquoise-glazed openwork brushpots, Kangxi

Each of cylindrical form carved in pierced openwork with intertwined branches and leaves of the 'Three Friends of Winter', bamboo, pine and prunus, covered with a bright turquoise glaze stopping at the foot.  9.4cm (3¾in) high. (2). Estimate: £2,500 - 3,000 - Unsold

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 14 May 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com