Lot 3649. A large stalagmite scrollpot, Ming dynasty; 56.5 by 79 by 58 cm., 22 1/4 by 31 7/8 by 22 7/8 in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Lot sold 687,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's

formed from a section of limestone from a cave, the interior hollowed out to form the vessel, the exterior covered with an uneven rough surface with vertical ridges and irregular holes, the asymmetrical mouth resembling the shape of a large clam shell, the stone of milky white tone with grey and brown stains and inclusions

Sotheby's. Contemporary Literati — A Gathering, Hong Kong, 07 april 2014