Lot 338. A painted and turquoise-glazed 'Cizhou' meiping, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 26cm., 10 1/4 in. Estimate 4,000 - 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 15,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

the gently tapering body rising from a short spreading foot to broad rounded shoulders and a narrow short waisted neck, freely painted around the exterior with three quatrefoil panels, two enclosing figures, the third a crane, all reserved on a floral scroll ground and between scrolling leafy floral bands, covered overall with a transparent turquoise glaze.

Provenance: Bluett & Sons, London (according to label)

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 07 nov. 2012