A large blue and white sleeve vase, circa 1640. Photo: Sotheby's.

the tapering cylindrical body finely painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with a continuous scene of warriors and a fisherman amidst a mountainous landscape, all between incised bands; 43.8cm., 17 1/4 in. Estimation 15,000-20,000 GBP. Lot 111vendu: 18,750 GBP

PROVENANCE: Berwald Oriental Art (acquired by the present owner, 26th March 1999

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. Londres | 16 mai 2012. www.sothebys.com