A Wucai ‘Chilong and lotus’ baluster jar and cover. Qing dynasty, Shunzhi period - Sothebys

the baluster body rising to a waisted neck, painted to the exterior with chilongclambering amidst undulating lotus scrolls above a band of flames, the shoulder surrounded by pendent ruyi lappets against a diaper ground beneath a keyfret band, encircled by composite floral scrolls at the neck, the domed cover similarly decorated. Quantité: 2 - 36.5cm., 14 3/8 in. Estimation: 7,000 - 9,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com