Lot 299, A blue and white 'lotus-scroll' brushpot, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

of waisted cylindrical form flaring at the mouth, painted around the exterior with bands of upright ruyi lappets enclosing scrolling lotus, classic scrolling lotus and pendent lappets, the base unglazed. Height 7 in., 17.8 cm

Provenance: E. & J. Frankel, New York (according to label).

Sotheby's, Important Chinese Art, New York, 16 mars 2016, 10:00 AM