Lot 1325. A pair of large blue and white jardinières, 18th century; 24½ in. (61 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Price realised USD 62,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

Each is heavily potted and painted around the deep sides with a continuous river landscape in which figures are shown at various pursuits in pavilions nestled amidst forested mountains, all below scrolling clouds and a border of reverse-decorated dots below the molded rim, gilt wood stands.