A Qingbai cup stand, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Estimate HK$50,000 – HK$70,000 ($6,481 - $9,073). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The delicately potted stand rises from a short spreading pedestal foot to the everted rim notched to create six petal lobes surrounding the shallow well and stepped platform that holds a cup. It is covered overall with a glaze of pale blue tone. 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm.) diam., box

Provenance: The Muwen Tang Collection, Hong Kong 

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 6 April 2015, 22nd Floor