Lot 74. A polychrome enamelled flaring vase, gu, Shunzhi period (1644-1661); 38cm (15in) high. Estimate £5,000 - 7,000 (€6,100 - 8,500). Sold for £ 8,125 (€ 9,107). © Bonhams

The body with vibrant enamels depicting a harbour landscape of houses amongst craggy mountains, overlooking a red sea, all above a border of lotus within cartouches, a band of decorative lappets pointing downwards towards the slightly spreading foot.