A Meissen Hausmaler tea canister and cover, circa 1720-25. Photo: Bonhams.

Decorated in Augsburg in gilding, of hexagonal shape with alternating panels of birds and Chinese figures on strapwork pediments, the cover with a wide band of gilding and landscape on top, 10.5cm high (small flat chip to rim of cover, minor rubbing) (2). Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 (€5,000 - 7,500)

Bonhams. FINE EUROPEAN CERAMICS. London, New Bond Street, 18 Jun 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/