Two blue and white ovoid covered jars, Kangxi. Photo Bonhams.

The near pair decorated in gradated hues of deep cobalt blue, surmounted by domical lids displaying two boys holding a wrapped zither (qin) and a lotus leaf, atop shoulders displaying wide and ornate ruyi-lappet bands of vine and lotus motifs above detailed continuous figural tableaux of scholar/officials accompanied by beauties and attendants within elaborate interior and exterior settings, the recessed clear glazed bases unmarked and centered by a double ring. 14in (35.5cm) high. Estimate US$ 4,000 - 6,000 (€2,900 - 4,400)

FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 24 Jun 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/