What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coin wasted on old Chinese pottery, homeward bound (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COIN (synonym="COIN") + MING (synonym="old Chinese pottery") = INCOMING The answer is INCOMING.

Coin wasted on old Chinese pottery, homeward bound (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29641 | 17 Down | 2025-03-13 flower