Lot 1298. A rare and unusual blue and white globular jar, late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 7,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

The sides are decorated with scenes of ladies and boys at play in a lush garden setting, all beneath a petal-lappet border on the shoulder, Japanese wood box.