A Meissen beaker, circa 1725. Photo: Bonhams.

Finely painted with a continuous chinoiserie scene depicting figures engaged in various amusing pursuits, flanked by fences and flowers, gilt strap- and scrollwork borders to both sides of the rim, gilt gadrooned footrim, 8cm high, crossed swords mark in blue enamel (minor flaking to edge of gilt rim). Estimate £15,000 - 20,000 (€19,000 - 25,000)

Bonhams. FINE EUROPEAN CERAMICS. London, New Bond Street, 18 Jun 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/