A Large 'Huanghuali' 'Tree Trunk' Scroll Pot. Qing. Dynasty, 18th Century. Photo Sotheby's

of cylindrical form with a lipped rim, naturalistically carved on the exterior as a gnarled trunk with knots and whorls, with a ruyi-cloud carving to one side, wood stand. Height 11 5/8 in., 29.5 cm; Diameter 4 5/8 in., 39.5 cm. Estimate 25,000-35,000 USD

 Property From An Important Asian Collection

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York. 14 september 2011 www.sothebys.com