Lot 34. A small blue and white cup, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 8cm., 3 1/8 in. Estimate 2,000 — 2,500 GBP. Lot sold 18,750 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2015

the round sides resting on a short tapering foot, set on one side with a gilt loop handle, the exterior boldly painted with a band of scrolling chrysanthemum, the domed centre to the interior decorated with a medallion enclosing a chrysanthemum spray, encircled by a classic scroll just below the unglazed rim, Japanese wood box  Quantité: 2.