A very rare Kinrande tea pot, Jiajing period (1522-1566). Estimate HK$150,000-200,000 ($20,000-26,000). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The tea pot has a lobed body standing on a recessed base with an applied flattened handle and a facetted spout. Each lobe is decorated with a shaped cartouche enclosed by a diaper border containing a different scene of children at play. The petal-shaped cover is applied with a floral spray with part of its branch arching to form the finial. 6 3/4 in. (16.7 cm.) across

Provenance: A Japanese family collection, Kansai, acquired in the early 20th century

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor