A blue and white flaring beaker vase, gu, Shunzhi. Photo Bonhams.

Painted to the upper register with a seated, scaly qilin turning its head behind, facing a phoenix, in a landscape of plantain and rockwork, the middle band with further rockwork, fruiting and blossoming sprays, the lower body with pointed foliate lappets, wood stand. 51.7cm (20.3/8in) high. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800)

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com