Chinese porcelain blue ewer made for the Islamic market, Jingdezhen, China, 18th century. Photo courtesy Amir Mohtashemi Ltd.

A porcelain ewer of pear-shaped form on blue ground with a flaring foot, crescent mouth with the spout curving outwards and with floral gilt decorations on the body. Later mounts are attached to the cover and the spout with a metal chain. 35.5cm high (including cover).

Two similar porcelain ewers are in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Accession numbers IS. 1674-1876 and 775-1888.

Amir Mohtashemi Ltd. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.masterart.com/