Lot 260. A green-glazed cup stand, 5th-6th century; 17.2 cm, 6 3/4  in. Estimate 2,000-3,000 GBP. Lot sold 11,250 GBP. © Sotheby's.

the shallow rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, the interior with a raised circular rim encircled by a carved band of overlapping lotus petals and covered overall in a yellowish-green glaze.