Lot 1109. Two small blue and white cups, Jiajing six-character marks in underglaze blue within single circles and of the period (1522-1566); 2 3⁄4 and 2 3⁄8 in. (7 and 6 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box. Estimate USD 4,000 – USD 6,000. © Christie's 2022

Each cup has shallow rounded sides and is decorated on the exterior with three galloping horses between flames or clouds and ribbon-tied lozenges. The domed center of each interior is decorated with a rock rising from waves within double circles.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 25 march 2022