Lot 18. A very large pair of blue and white cisterns, third quarter 18th century. Estimate $40,000 – $60,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

Each of flared oval shape and a pair of lion mask handles, decorated with an exotic bird on a rock surrounded by flowers and foliage on each side, the inside with a matching scene and elaborate decoration on the rim - 23 ¼. in (59 cm.) wide

Christie's. CHINESE EXPORT ART, 21 January 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza