A puce-glazed cup stand, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 ($6,096 - $9,144). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The exterior is covered with an even deep puce glaze. 4 ¼ in. (11 cm.) diam.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 15 May 2015, London, South Kensington