Lot 162. A carved yellow-glazed brushpot, Qing dynasty, Early–mid 19th century; 14.7cm, 5 3/4 in. Estimate 12,000 — 18,000 GBP. Lot sold 15,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's

well potted, the cylindrical sides rising from a recessed base, intricately carved in high and low relief with prunus branches and bamboo, the exterior and rims all covered with a caramel-yellow glaze, the rims densely packed with dots imitating a cut-section of bamboo, the interior and base glazed white, wood stand.

Exhibited: Escape from the Dusty World. Chinese Paintings and Literati Works of Art, Sydney L. Moss, London, 1999, cat. no. 96.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 may 2015