Lot 342. A blue and white 'Qilin' sleeve vase, circa 1640-60; 48cm., 18 7/8 in. Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

the cylindrical body rising from a flat base to a rounded shoulder, waisted neck and flaring rim, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with a qilin amongst rockwork.