A Fine and Large Carved Celadon 'Dragon' Vase. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century. Photo Sotheby's

of broad baluster form, finely carved around the exterior with eight writhing kui dragons amidst a meandering foliate lingzhi scroll, all below a ruyi and keyfret collar encircling the short straight neck and everted rim, covered overall with an lustrous pale celadon glaze, wood stand (2). Height 13 in., 33 cm - Estimate  25,000-35,000 USD - Lot sold 47,500 USD

PROVENANCE: Collection of Edward T. Chow.

NOTE: A related celadon vase, with a Qianlong reign mark and of the period, was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 9th November 1982, lot 231; and another unmarked celadon vase carved with peony scroll and dragons and dated to the Yongzhing period was sold at Christie's New York, 16th September 1999, lot 363.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York. 14 september 2011 www.sothebys.com