A Yaozhou ware bowl, Jin-Yuan dynasty. Photo Bonhams

The everted mouth rim surmounting slightly convex sides atop a short vertical foot, the exterior sides incised in a simple design of vertical stripes, the interior cavetto and well impressed in densely composed vine and lotus decoration, the bowl covered in a viscous glaze pooling in varied hues of olive color. 6 1/2in (16.5cm) diameter. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,500 - 2,200)

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE WORKS OF ARTS, San Francisco, 25 Jun 2014 10:00 PDT - www.bonhams.com