An unusual white-metal mounted blue and white ewer. The porcelain 18th century. Photo Bonhams.

Of flattened octagonal form, with lobed petal form facets, the short spout flanked by two small lug handles, the body pencil drawn to each side with passion flowers and trailing leafy stems. 20cm (7.7/8in) high. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800)

Bonhams. ASIAN ART, London, Knightsbridge, 12 May 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/