Lot 138. A blue and white 'scholars offerings' jar and cover, Chongzhen, circa 1640. 19cm (7 1/2in) wide. Estimate  GBP  2,500 - 3,000. Sold for £10,625 (€12,020). Photo: Bonhams.

The globular body well painted with two scenes of boys offering seated scholars gifts in a garden, with clouds separating the panels, the lid similarly decorated, with a later added gilt-metal knop.  (2).