Lot 179. A rare blue and white drug jar, late Ming dynasty; 16cm., 6 3/8 in. Estimate 3,000—4,000 GBP. Lot sold 11,875 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2009
tthe body of waisted form, above a spreading foot and everted rim, painted with cranes amongst peony, with a central rectangular panel to each side inscribed 'V.PLVMBI', Japanese wood box
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London
