Lot 159. A blue and white stemcup, Daoguang mark and period (1821-1850); 8.9cm., 3 1/2 in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 13,750 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's

the deep flaring sides supported on a tall spreading foot, decorated to the exterior with Tibetan lança characters supported on stylised lotus blooms borne on thin stems issuing curling leaves, the foot with jewelled tassels below stylised floral bands and lotus lappets, the interior similarly decorated with a floral medallion, inscribed with a horizontal six-character seal mark inside the foot.

Provenance: Christie's Hong Kong, 1st December 2010, lot 3215.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 may 2015