While Kakiemon porcelain from the 17th century made five-figure sums at the Woolley & Wallis sale, collectors willing to accept a few condition problems can start at a much lower level.
This c.1670, 4¼in (11cm) diameter scalloped dish, left, decorated with a butterfly fluttering over flowers and rockwork, suffered some fritting and pitting and sold at a mid-estimate £250 (plus 25% premium) to a Japanese buyer.