A blanc de chine figure of Guandi. Qing dynasty, 17th century

the figure wearing armour under his robes, holding his belt with his right hand, seated on a tiger skin, 25cm., 9 7/8in; together with a figure of Buddha, holding a pearl in his left hand, standing on a lotus base, 32.4cm., 12 3/4in. Est. 2,000—3,000 GBP. Lot Sold 12,500 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com