Lot 1736. A 'mirror-black'-glazed cylindrical brush pot, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 7,000 - USD 9,000. Price realised USD 8,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. 

Of elegant form, covered on the exterior with a rich, lustrous, black glaze, the rim, interior, foot and countersunk base glazed white, with traces of gilt decoration.

Provenance: Private American collection.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I and Part II Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, New York, 24 March 2011