A wucai jar and associated cover, Transitional. Photo Bonhams.

The body decorated with dragon and phoenix roundels between three-pronged clouds, the shoulder with a peony band, a stiff leaf border at the neck, the footrim with a lappet border, the associated later lid enamelled with three cartouches containing the san duo. 39.5cm (15 1/2in) high (2). Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800).

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