Teabowl cover of blue and white porcelain, painted with a central roundel of a Western king and queen, possibly Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain: China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi reign, from the Vung Tau Cargo, c. 1690

Teabowl, or chawan, of buff stoneware with a pinkish buff glaze, circular with an everted rim and a low foot, and an unglazed base: Japan, 19th century

Teabowl of cream stoneware with a finely crackled glaze, and painted with a floral network in overglaze enamels: Japan, perhaps Yamashiro Province, Kyoto, Awata district, 18th century

Teabowl of stoneware with a hare's fur glaze, turned over lip with an added silver band, probably Jian type: China, Fujian Province, Northern Song Dynasty, 960 - 1127 AD

Teabowl of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gold with panels of Chinese figures in a landscape, floral ornament and a sprig on the interior base: China, Qing Dynasty, c. 1800 AD

Tea bowl, stoneware with black glaze and silver rim: China, Jianyang, Jian ware, Northern Song Dynasty, 960 - 1127 AD