Lot 440. A blue and white jar, Mark and period of Wanli (1573-1620); 12.8 cm, 5 in. Estimate 30,000 — 40,000. Lot Sold 212,500 HKD (27,147 USD). © Sotheby's.

of ovoid form, painted with a continuous lingzhi scroll with each of the eight fungi supporting a Precious Object (babao), between a border of classic scroll around the bottom and a diaper band below the short collar, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle, wood stand.