Two blanc-de-chine libation cups. Early to mid-Qing Dynasty. Photo Bonhams

The larger decorated in high relief with a deer, a rock, a crane and other animals beside a prunus branch, wood stand, fitted box, 14.5cm (5¾in) wide; the smaller cup decorated on each side with a blossoming tree-branch, wood stand, fitted box, 9cm (3½in) wide (4). Estimate: £600 - 1,000, € 720 - 1,200, HK$ 7,300 - 12,000

Bonhams. Chinese & other Asian Works of Art, 29 Feb 2012. London, Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com