Lot 849. A cream glazed short jar with brown inlay decoration, Lý–Trần dynasties, 12th-14th century; 7in (18cm) diameter.  Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,700 - 2,500). Sold for US$ 1,250 (€1,055). Photo: Bonhams.

Thickly potted with a flared rim above a waisted neck carved with raised string bands that repeat in the foot area below a pattern of flower heads and vertical stripes carved into the fabric and colored in iron brown to contrast with the celadon-tinged glaze on the exterior walls and portions of the interior, the flat base unglazed and showing traces of five large spur marks.