Lot 7. A blue and white stemcup, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 15cm., 5 7/8 in. Estimate  6,000-8,000 GBP. Lot sold 7,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

the deep flaring sides supported on a tall spreading foot, decorated to the exterior with Tibetan lança characters supported on stylised lotus blooms borne on thin stems issuing curling leaves, the foot with jewelled tassels below stylised floral bands and lotus lappets, the interior similarly decorated with a floral medallion, inscribed with a horizontal six-character seal mark inside the foot.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 06 nov. 2013