A blue and white ewer (he). Qianlong mark and period. photo Sotheby's

of archaistic he form, painted in underglaze-blue around the sides with the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' amidst lotus flowers - height 7 in., 17.8 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD. Lot Sold 27,500 USD

PROVENANCE: Warren Cox, New York, 1969.

A rare blue and white narcissus bowl. Qianlong seal mark and period. photo Sotheby's

supported on four angled feet of ruyi outline, the sides painted with intertwined flower scrolls encircling a central lotus blossom - width 9 3/8 in., 23.9 cm. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 10,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Roger Keverne, London, 2007.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 23 Mar 2010. New York www.sothebys.com