A zitan brushpot, 18th century. Estimate $12,000 - $18,000. Price Realized $13,750. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The brush pot is of plain cylindrical form and is raised on a short ring foot. The wood is of attractive color and grain. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) high

Provenance: Property from the Lai Family Collection.

Christie's. THE LAI FAMILY COLLECTION OF FINE CHINESE FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART, 17 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza