Lot 237. A blue and white oviform jar and cover, Shunzhi, circa 1630-1660. Estimate £1,500 - 2,000 (€1,900 - 2,600). Photo: Bonhams.

Typically painted with bold brushes of underglaze blue with a continuous scene of birds alighting over bamboo, blossoming magnolia and peonies issuing from craggy rockwork. 30.5cm (12in) high (2).

Notes: Jars and covers of the same type are illustrated by S. T. Yeo & Jean Martin in Chinese Blue and White Ceramics, Arts Orientalis, Singapore, 1978, no. 253 and 254.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE