Lot 217. A 'Yaozhou' celadon bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 11.2cm., 4 1/2 in. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP (2,713 - 4,070 EUR). Lot sold 5,000 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flaring rim, freely carved to the exterior with foliage, covered overall in an olive-green glaze.

PROPERTY FROM A PORTUGUESE PRIVATE COLLECTION

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