A 'clair de lune' glazed porcelain water coupe. Kangxi Mark, 19th Century

Of compressed globular form, spreading above the set-in foot ring and covered on the exterior with a pale sky-blue wash beneath the colorless glaze covering most surfaces, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in underglaze blue regular script (chipped). 2 1/2in (6.5cm) diameter - Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 - Not sold. (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)

Provenance: Chait Galleries, New York

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 23 Jun 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com