A wucai baluster jar and cover, Transitional (mid 17th century)

decorated with a phoenix and qilin amongst flame scrolls, above rockwork separated by plantain, all reserved on iron-red geometric pattern grounds, the domed cover similarly decorated with knop finial -- 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) high. Est. £2,000 - £3,000

Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington www.christies.com