Lot 238. Two large blue and white 'kraak porselein' bowls, Wanli period (1573-1619). Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,600 - 3,800). Photo: Bonhams.

Each with rounded sides rising to the barbed-rim, supported on a short tapering foot, the panels variously painted with floral sprays, auspicious objects and diaper patterns, the interior painted on one bowl with a central medallion enclosing a tiger below pine, the other with a bird below tree peony. The largest 36.1cm (14 1/4in) diam. (2). 

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