Lot 13. A small blanc-de-chine vase, gu, 17th-18th century; 13.3cm (5¼in) high. Sold for £11,875 (€14,217). Photo courtesy Bonham's

The gleaming body smoothly potted to form an elegant vase with flaring foot and rim and banded around the middle between a narrow rib below and a wider rib above, the foot slightly recessed and all covered with a delicate clear glaze. 

Provenance: George Eumorfopoulos, no.E.301 (label)

Published and illustrated: R.L.Hobson, The George Eumorfopoulos Collection Catalogue of Chinese, Corean and Persian Pottery and Porcelain, Vol.5, London, 1927, pl.XV, no.E.301

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013