A rare Ming blue and white model of a young man, Wanli period (1573-1619). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The figure is modelled wearing long robes tied at the waist decorated with horses and cranes, holding a ruyi sceptre in the right hand and a peach in the left. Standing on top of a circular pedestal decorated with rocks emerging from waves. 13 ? in. (34 cm.) high. Estimate £7,000 – £10,000 ($11,753 - $16,790)

Christie's. THE C. PHILIP CARDEIRO COLLECTION OF CHINESE ART, 13 May 2014. London, King Street - www.christies.com