Lot 248. A blue and white 'lianzi' jar and cover, Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen Period (1627-1644). Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 5,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

the ovoid body rising from a slightly tapering foot to a wide cylindrical neck, finely painted to the exterior with birds amongst flowering peony, bamboo and rockwork, the upper surface of the cover painted with a scholar seated beside a river. Quantity: 2 - 16.5cm, 6 1/2  in.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 11 May 2016