A 'famille-verte' brushpot. Qing dynasty, Kangxi period

of cylindrical form, finely enamelled around the exterior with two square panels variously enclosing a scholar seated in a garden and a landscape, divided by rectangular panels enclosing three line calligraphic inscriptions, all between lotus leaf and diaper bands at the foot and rim. 14.5cm., 5 3/4 in. Est. 3,000—5,000 GBP. Lot Sold 6,250 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com