A copper-red glazed porcelain metal and jade mounted inkwell, the jade and porcelain 18th-19th century, later mounted. Photo Sotheby's.

of compressed globular form, set to the rim with a metal cover inlaid with a jade plaque carved with an elephant with a vase on its back, all among stylized bats and cloud scrolls, mounted on a reticulated silver stand, stamped Edward I. Farmer. Height 5 1/2 in., 13.9 cm. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 18 Mar 2014, 10:30 AM - www.sothebys.com