A large blue and white 'fish' bowl. Late 16th century

A large blue and white 'fish' bowl. Late 16th century © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd

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 (15½in) diam. - Sold for £5,760

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 11 Nov 2010. New Bond Street  www.bonhams.com