A small blue and white square baluster vase. Jiajing six-character mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams

Painted on each of the four faces in a strong dark blue with a pair of figures, an elderly sage with an attendant on a wooded terrace, between scrolling peony on the shoulder and squared lappets above the foot. 11.5cm (4½in) high - Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000, CNY 40,000 - 59,000, HK$ 48,000 - 72,000

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 10 Nov 2011, New Bond Street  www.bonhams.com