A blue and white oval vessel, Ming dynasty, circa 1500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

The bulbous oval vessel is decorated with lotus scrolls between a band of upright leaves at the foot and a geometrical pattern at the shoulder. 7? in. (18 cm.) wide, wood stand and wood cover. Estimate £3,000 – £5,000 ($5,061 - $8,435)

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 14 May 2014, London, South Kensington - http://www.christies.com/