An Unusual Set Of Four White-Glazed 'Lotus' Cups. Guangxu Six-Character Marks In Underglaze Blue In A Line And Of The Period (1875-1908). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Each modeled in the shape of a large lotus blossom with incised overlapping petals, the stamen pierced with a small circular aperture leading up into the hollow, narrow stem that forms the handle which is inscribed with the reign mark in a vertical line; 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm.) long (4). Estimate $10,000 - $15,000

Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I & II,  15 - 16 September 2011. New York, Rockefeller Plazza www.christies.com