A rare blue and white beaker vase, zun, Wanli six-character mark within a double circle and possibly of the period (1573-1619). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The vase has a flaring neck, swelling central section and spreading base. There are vertical flanges on the top sections on two sides and notches on the base. The exterior is painted in bright inky blue tones with a dragon and a phoenix amongst flames and cloud scrolls, between flowering peony around the neck and clouds around the base. 9 ? in. (23.2 cm.) high. Estimate £70,000 – £110,000 ($117,530 - $184,690)

Christie's. THE C. PHILIP CARDEIRO COLLECTION OF CHINESE ART, 13 May 2014. London, King Street - www.christies.com