An inlaid huanghuali brushpot. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century

An inlaid huanghuali brushpot. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century

of cylindrical form supported on three low bracket feet, the sides finely inlaid with wood, stained ivory, hardstones and mother-of-pearl depicting a large prunus branch in full blossom entwined with a leafy stem of flowering peony. 14.5cm., 5 3/4 in. Est. 5,000—7,000 GBP. Lot Sold 6,250 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com