A blue and white  'Four Accomplishements' brushpot. Qing dynasty, Kangxi period,. Photo: Sotheby's

of cylindrical form, painted to the exterior with scholars and acolytes engaged in the four accomplishments, including music, chess, calligraphy and painting appreciation, all set within a fenced garden with pierced rocks and plantain, the base with a small recessed circle painted with a beribboned lozenge, 18.5cm., 7 1/4 in. Lot 113. Estimation 30,000-40,000 GBP. Unsold

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