Lot 3011. A carved 'Longquan' celadon jar, Yuan dynasty; 27.5 cm., 10 7/8  in. Estimation 600,000 - 800,000 HKD. Unsold. Photo: Sotheby's

of stoutly potted baluster form with a tapered neck decorated with overlapping striated triangular motifs, carved around the sides with panels of flowers of the four seasons, alternating with panels of characters jin yu man tang ('May gold and jade fill your halls'), beneath a continuous border of scrolling clouds, all between bands of formalised petals around the neck and base, covered overall with a thick rich green glaze.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 Oct 2013