A very rare blue and white jardinière, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line and of the period (1573-1619). Estimate $30,000 – $50,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The jardinière is thickly potted with deep sides decorated around the exterior with four playful Buddhist lions separated by ribbon-tied brocade balls amidst further trailing ribbons, below a molded rim painted on one side with the reign mark. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza