A Longquan celadon pear shaped vase, Ming dynasty. Photo Bonhams

The ovoid body tapering into a waisted neck and set off by paired serpent-headed handles suspending single rings and linked by a raised double band repeated on the flared rim, the body elegantly carved with chrysanthemum flowers and radiating leafy stalks under a brilliant celadon glaze exhibiting a strong crackle on the neck, the suspended rings covered with red and green lacquer carved with five clawed dragons contesting flaming jewels. 15 3/4in (39.7cm) high. Estimate US$ 6,000 - 8,000 (€4,400 - 5,900)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 24 Jun 2014 10:00 - http://www.bonhams.com