Lot 228. A blue-and-white 'lotus' vase, meiping, Late 15th century; 31cm (12 2/8in) high. Estimate £ 3,000 - 5,000 (€ 3,400 - 5,700). Sold for £ 11,250 (€ 12,882) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2018

The baluster body rising from a gently tapering base to a short neck, decorated with blossoming lotus amidst scrolling stems, between double line borders, between a band of flowerheads and overlapping plantain leaves, the base unglazed.

Provenance: acquired from Delicate House Chinese Curios, Hong Kong, on 1 December 1999
The Reid Collection.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 17 May 2018, 10:30 BST, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET