A fahua pear-shaped vase - 16th century

Typically decorated within raised creamy slip borders with washes of turquoise, chestnut-brown and creamy-white glaze, all on a rich dark aubergine ground, depicting two lady Immortals descending on a cloud raft towards three welcoming figures standing on a pine terrace beside a large cluster of jagged rockwork (top of neck restored). 41cm (16¼in) high. - Sold for £1,500 plus Premium and tax  

Bonhams. Fine Asian Art, 6 Nov 2006.  New Bond Street