Lot 115. A blue and white 'Floral' jar and cover, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The largest: 28.3cm., 11 1/8 i. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 12,500 GBP. © Sotheby's 2013

the ovoid body brightly painted with blooming detached floral sprays between ruyi-shaped lappet bands, encircled at the foot with a floral scroll and lappet band, the domed cover similarly decorated with a central medallion with flowering peonies surrounded by a stylised ruyi band; together with a smaller blue and white ovoid jar and cover, and a blue and white ‘lotus’ box and cover. Quantité: 6.  

Provenance: Box: Sotheby’s London, 9th May 1989, lot 2.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 06 Nov 2013