Lot 229. A blue and white and later green enamelled fish jar, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1622-1722); 18cm., 7 1/8 in. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,500 GBP. © Sotheby's

the rounded sides rising to a straight rim, painted with carp and dragon fish on a later green enamelled ground, the exterior base with an emblem in underglaze blue.