A blue and white ovoid jar, Chongzhen Period (1628-1644). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

It is decorated with a continuous scene with figures holding banners in a tent, outside an equestrian figure and his attendant standing in a mountainous landscape, a vertical band of clouds to the reverse. 10? in. (26.4 cm.) high. Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 ($6,748 - $10,122)

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 14 May 2014, London, South Kensington - http://www.christies.com/