Lot 250. A blue and white ‘Mythical Beast’ jar, Qing dynasty, Shunzhi period (1644-1661). Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Unsold. Photo: Sotheby's.

the baluster body rising to a short waisted neck and an everted rim, boldly painted with mythical beasts including a dragon, flying horse, elephant and buffalo, striding amidst scrolling clouds interspersed with the ‘Eight Buddhist Treasures’, all below flames and triple circles at the neck, the rim dressed in brown; 40.2 cm, 15¾ in.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 11 May 2016