A Longquan celadon-glazed bucket-shaped water jar, 15th century. Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 (€5,600 - 8,400). Photo Bonhams.

Thickly potted with deep rounded sides, incised with vertical ribs imitating a wooden bucket, all beneath a handle simulating a gate, covered overall with a sea-green glaze except for a circle within the foot rim exposing the burnt orange during the firing process, with a two-part hardwood cover, Japanese wood box. 12cm (4 3/4in) high (4).

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 12 Nov 2015 10:00 GMT - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET