Lot 55. A purple-splashed Jun water dropper, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644); 11 cm. (41⁄4 in. (wide). Estimate GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,000. Price Realised: GBP 43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020

The dropper is modelled in the form of a pair of pomegranates, with two small holes to the top of each fruit, beside a cup, with two holes in the adjoining wall that allow water to flow in. It is covered in a pale blue glaze, splashed with purple. .