An unusual blue and white, jarlet, 18th century © Christie's Image 2003

The lobed, melon-form jarlet well painted in 15th century style in rich tones of underglaze blue with an allover design of melons borne on scrolling, leafy vines, the underside with five tiny spur marks - 2¾in. (6.9cm.) high, Japanese wood box. Lot 320. Estimate $3,000 - $4,000. Price Realized $9,560 

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 September 2003, New York, Rockefeller Plaza