Lot 284. A small blue and white ‘Immortals’ cup, Wanli mark and period  (1573-1620); 9.2cm., 3 5/8 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

the rounded sides resting on a short straight foot, painted to the exterior with six Daoist immortals carrying their respective attributes and riding on cresting waves, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a composite floral spray, inscribed to the base with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle