A famille verte brushpot, bitong - Kangxi

The cylindrical body brightly enamelled with poetic inscriptions alternating with two scenes comprising a scholar seated by a zither served by his attendant and a pagoda in a mountainous river landscape, all framed by wan and flowers on trellis diaper bands below the rim and petal panels above the foot. 14.5cm (5¾in) high. Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000

Bonhams. Asian Art including Fine Bronzes, 26 Feb 2008. New Bond Street