Lot 3312. A small blue and white ewer and cover, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Estimate HK$150,000 – HK$200,000 ($19,401 - $25,867). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The body is potted with six vertical lobes that rises to just below the base of the shoulder and decorated with a band of floral scroll above keyfret, the top edge of the shoulder with a raised plain band below a tall neck with upright leaves and lipped mouth rim, all flanked by an arched strap handle surmounted by a small loop and a slender curved spout. The comforming domed cover with a bud finial also has a small loop. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) high, box

Christie's. THE IMPERIAL SALE / IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 1 June 2016, Convention Hall