A blue and white, "birds and peony' jar, circa 1640 - Photo Sotheby's

the ovoid body rising to a short waisted neck, painted with birds amongst large flowering peonies borne on leafy sprays issuing from pierced rocks, the neck with a band of wavy pendent leaf lappets; 29.5cm., 11 5/8 in. Estimation: 5,000 - 7,000 GBP. Unsold

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London | 07 nov. 2012 www.sothebys.com