A Pair of Blue and White Stem Cups, Qianlong six character mark (in a single line along the inner base) and period (1736-1795). Photo Stockholm Auktionsverk

following the shape of an early Tibetan Buddhist butter lamp, painted in early Ming style with lanca characters above lotus flowers amongst scrolling stems above a band of radiating lappets, the stem suspending beaded jewels, the interior with a large flower-head, diameter 9 cm, height 10.5 cm; nicks. Estimate SEK 30 000-40 000 (€ 3 600-4 850)

Stockholm Auktionsverk. Fine Art & Antiques.  4-6 December 2012. http://auktionsverket.com