Lot 245. A large blue and white 'fish' bowl, Late 16th century. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,600 - 3,800). Photo: Bonhams.

The exterior painted in bold underglaze blue with four different species of fish swimming amidst aquatic plants, the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing two geese on rockwork amidst lotus and peony sprays with two further geese swimming in the distance. 39.2cm (15 1/2in) diam.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE