Lot 346. A blue and white beaker vase, Gu, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662 – 1722); 45.8cm., 18in. Estimate 3,000 - 4,000 GBP. Lot sold 9,375 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

of archaic bronze form, the bulging middle section painted with precious objects and two shaped cartouches enclosing a qilin and floral sprays, the trumpet neck and flaring foot with scholars and fishermen in river landscapes, the decoration divided by classic scroll, keyfret and diaper bands.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 07 november 2012