A very rare yueyao celadon box with cover, Five Dynasties (AD907-960). Estimate HKD150,000 - 200,000 (TWD607,000 - 810,000) (USD19,300 - 25,800). Photo courtesy Ravenel.

The cover of this box, which fits snugly onto the bottom part, is very slightly arched. Below the edge of the cover's flat top a protruding decorative line runs all around. Box and lid have a smooth surface without any decorative designs. At the rims and the bottom of the foot the yellow-brown ceramic body is visible, but the rest of the object is covered in celadon glaze of a rich and full color. The simple design and uniform tint give this lot a classic, understated elegance. MD: 9.5 cm

PROVENANCE: Old Private Japanese  Collection

Ravenel Spring Auction 2015 Hong Kong. Literati Sublimation - Oriental Arts for the Chinese Scholars. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 3:30 PM. Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel Boardroom, Mezzanine Floor, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong