Lot 666. A blue and white 'Floral' vase, Ming dynasty, Chongzhen period (1627-1644). Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Lot sold 8,750 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.  

the slightly tapered sides rising to a broad shoulder, surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck and garlic mouth, painted to the exterior with various detached floral sprays, below a band of pendent lappets encircling the shoulder, the neck similarly decorated, wood cover (2). Height 15 1/4  in., 38.6 cm

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art New York, 15 Mar 2017