Lot 76. A large white-glazed anhua 'crane' bowl, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 20cm., 7 7/8 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

heavily potted with rounded sides rising from a pointed base to an everted rim, all supported on a spreading foot, the interior decorated with a pair of anhua cranes in flight below two characters reading fu (happiness) and lu (prosperity) respectively, their wings outstretched with finely detailed plumage, divided by ruyi-shaped cloud scrolls, all below a classic scroll band, the exterior incised with a foliate scroll at the rim and broad lotus lappets at the foot, covered overall in an opaque white glaze with a slight tinge of blue.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Londres, 11 november  2015, 11:00 AM