Lot 216. A 'Yaozhou' celadon conical bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279): 11.2cm, 4 1/2 in. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GBP (6,783 - 9,496 EUR). Lot sold 6,875 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.

the steep sides rising to a flared rim, the interior moulded with four fish amongst a dense design of waves, covered overall in an even pale olive green glaze.

PROPERTY FROM A PORTUGUESE PRIVATE COLLECTION

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 may 2015, 11:00 AM