A blue and white ewer, Jiajing period (1522-1566). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

With serpentine spout supported on a spreading foot, decorated to the globular body with scattered flower heads, butterflies, scrolling tendrils, fans and swastika's between a band of stiff leaves to the neck and base. 10½ in. (26.8 cm.) high. Estimate £1,000 – £1,500 ($1,687 - $2,531)

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