Lot 227. A white glazed vase and cover, Sui dynasty (589-618); 14.5 cm, 5 3/4  in. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 37,500 GBP. © Sotheby's.

the pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall neck with an angled and waisted flaring rim, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze, the similarly glazed dished cover surmounted by a lotus bud finial.