Lot 1012. Four glazed porcelain scholarly objects, Qing dynasty, 17th - 19th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 USD. Lot sold 32,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby’s.

comprising a Kangxi turquoise-glazed brushpot carved with blossoming lotus in relief; an 19th century green-glazed openwork brush rest with five peaks; an 18th century copper-red glazed censer; and a 17th/18th century miniature 'Dehua' water buffalo, wood stand; together with a Japanese 19th century 'Sanda' celadon-glazed T-shaped carved brush washer supported on three lobed feet (6). Width of widest 51/2  in., 14 cm.

Provenance: The turquoise-glazed brushpot: 
Sotheby's New York, 21st January 1982, lot 432.

The 'Dehua' water buffalo:
Sotheby Parke Bernet New York, 13th June 1979, lot 460.

The 'Sanda' celadon-glazed brush washer:
Sotheby Parke Bernet New York, 7th June 1973, lot 171.
Sotheby's New York, 28th April 1982, lot 252.

Sotheby's. Saturday at Sotheby's: Asian Art, New York, 16 Sep 2017