A blue glazed and gilt enameled wine ewer, Kangxi period. Photo Bonhams

The vertical mouth rim surmounting a waisted neck attached to a curving spout and handle all supported by an ovoid body, the sides adorned in gilt phoenix roundels, wanzi patterns and shou characters (restoration, lid lost, wear to gilt). 6 3/4in (17cm) high. Estimate US$ 800 - 1,200 (€590 - 880)

Property from the collection of Joseph Klein (1899 - 1987), New York.

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