A blue and white ewer. Transitional period

A blue and white ewer. Transitional period

of European shape painted in deep blue with a scholar accompanied by attendants in a garden scene, the neck with stylised tulip blooms flanked by a loop handle, Japanese wood box. 22cm., 8 5/8 in. Est. 2,000—3,000 GBP. Lot Sold 2,500 GBP

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