Lot 123. A peachbloom-glazed Beehive Waterpot, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722);  12.7cm., 5in. Estimate 15,000-20,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

the hemispherical body gently rising from a recessed base to a short waisted neck, incised with three circular medallions enclosing a stylised archaistic dragon design, applied overall with a soft reddish-pink glaze darkening at the rim and the foot to a liver-red tone with areas of characteristic mushroom-coloured mottling and green speckles to the neck, the base left white and inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 09 Nov 2011