Lot 168. A wucai 'grape vines' jardinière, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 28.5cm (11 1/4in) high. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,400 - 3,600). Photo: Bonhams.

Of cylindrical form with slightly tapering sides, vibrantly enamelled to the exterior with an abundance of grape vines, depicting clusters of red, yellow and green fruits hung on green and underglaze-blue leaves amidst iron-red trailing fruiting tendrils issued on drooping branches, the flat rim decorated with a band enclosing peony blossoms borne on scrolling foliage.

Provenance: a British private collection, and thence by descent.