Lot 658. A bamboo 'plum blossom' libation cup, Ming dynasty; 12.4cm high. Sold for HK$ 100,000 (€ 11,977). © Bonhams.

Naturalistically carved in form of a cup with lobed mouthrims, the exterior with gnarled tree branches issuing from the side of the body, the ends with scattered blossoming plum blossoms carved in high relief, all above textured ground in resemblance to tree bark, showing off the natural wood grains.

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 24 Nov 2012, Hong Kong, Admiralty