A large blue and white ewer, Chongzhen period (1627-1644). Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,800 - 4,200). Photo: Bonhams.

Potted with serpentine handle decorated with cloud scrolls and supported on a short straight foot, the globular body and slender neck painted in underglaze blue with scattered leafy sprigs of lotus, prunus, peony and chrysanthemum, separated by a band of teardrops to the tapering shoulder. 35.6cm (14in) high

A Distinguished European Private Collection

Notes: The form of the present lot is based on Western metalware models. For a related but smaller blue and white ewer, dated 1635-1644, with figural painting and a long spout, see C.J.A.Jörg, Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: The Ming and Qing Dynasties, London, 1997, no.290..

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