Lot39. A rare wucai 'Palace ladies' jar, Shunzhi-Early Kangxi (1644-1722); 30cm (11 7/8in) high. Estimate: 8,000 - 10,000 (€ 9,200 - 12,000). © Bonhams 2001-2019

The jar of shouldered ovoid shape decorated to the exterior with a continuous scene of ladies and two officials with an attendant within a court scene, surrounded by rocks and foliage, all below two bands of peony sprays and flowering blossoms, the shoulder flanked by six chilong-shaped lug handles.