A blue and white 'Windswept' jar, guan. 15th-16th century..

A blue and white 'Windswept' jar, guan. 15th-16th century. Photo Christies Ltd 2011

Of baluster form, painted in underglaze cobalt blue with an official on horseback between two attendants carrying various utensils, approaching a tiered pavilion in a landscape with dense scrolling clouds, all between a band of upright leaves and classic lotus scroll; 10 in. (25.3 cm.) high. Estimate £30,000 - £50,000($50,130 - $83,550)

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art , 10 May 2011. London, King Street www.christies.com