Lot 211. A blue and white circular stand, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1573-1619); 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 13,050 - USD 19,575). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

The stand is of waisted form and supported on five ruyi-shaped feet standing on an integrated base. The rim is decorated with a lingzhi scroll band above the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang. Each of the feet is decorated with a bird and flower spray above a further floral band.