A large bronze-mounted blue and white jar, Wanli period (1573-1619). Estimate £1,500 - 2,500 (€2,000 - 3,400). Photo: Bonhams.

Painted to the exterior with vivid scenes of deer and cranes amongst pine, clouds and rockwork, all between a lappet border at the foot and a ruyi-head and scrolled border at the shoulder and neck, mounted to the rim with a beaded bronze fitting. 38cm (15in) high

Bonhams. ASIAN ART, 9 Nov 2015 10:30 GMT - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE