A Longquan-type meiping, China, Northern Song dynasty (AD 960-1127). Estimate USD 3,000 - 5,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The lower body carved with horizontal grooves below a band of fluidly carved flowers, the high shoulder carved with overlapping petals, covered overall with a pale grey-green glaze stopping short at the foot revealing the red-burnt ware - 10 ¾ in. (27.5 cm.) high, box

Property from the Private Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth

Christie's. THE COLLECTION OF ROBERT HATFIELD ELLSWORTH VOLUME VII: CHINESE WORKS OF ART ONLINE