Lot 240. A blue and white 'pomegranate' kendi, Wanli period (1573-1619). Estimate £500 - 800 (€640 - 1,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The globular body boldly painted with alternating panels of floral sprays, the s-shaped spout with applied foliate moulding, the tapering neck rising to a six-petalled mouth. 17cm (6 3/4in) high

Note: See a similar ewer in the Groninger Museum collection, dated 1600-1610 in M. Rinaldi, Kraak Porcelain, London, 1989, colour plate 255. See also a similar blue and white kendi, Wanli, sold at Christie's New York 16 March 2015 .

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