Lot 276. A blue and white brushpot (bitong), Transitional period, 17th century. Height 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Lot sold 7,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's

of tall cylindrical form, painted with lotus and peony floral arrangements in 'cracked ice' vases, flanked by scholar's rocks and flowering orchids on low tables, all between lightly incised bands of stylized waves around the mouth and base. 

Provenance: Bluett & Sons, London.
Christie's New York, 18th September 2003, lot 306