Lot 40. A rare ‘Huozhou’ lobed ‘Dragon’ cup, Jin dynasty (1115-1234); 10.4cm., 4 1/8 in. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 8,750 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's 2013

the gently curved eight-lobed body resting on a short spreading foot, set with a dragon handle over one side of the rim, covered overall with an opaque white glaze falling short of the foot to reveal the white body.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 15 may 2013