Lot 1568. A blue and white jar and a cover, Wanli period (1573-1619), 16 ½ in. (42 cm.) high (2). Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 6,250 © Christie's Images Ltd 2016

The body is painted in deep cobalt-blue with shaped cartouches of floral sprays growing amidst rocks, and the shoulder with shaped panels of blossoming branches separated by four animal masks, reserved on a diaper band. The cover is decorated with three panels enclosing floral branches, also on a diaper ground. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art part II, 17 - 18 March 2016, New York