A carved aloeswood 'double-gourd' brush washer, xi, 18th century-early 19th century. Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 ($4,554 - $7,590). Price Realized £21,250 ($32,258). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The washer is delicately carved as a double-gourd adjoined by a smaller one, and is entwined with leafy and fruiting vine. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) wide, carved hardwood stand, possibly zitan

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 13 November 2015, London, South Kensington