Lot 3209. A carved Qingbai-glazed bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 8 1/4 in. (20.9 cm.) diam. Estimate 60,000 - HK$80,000 ($7,770 - $10,360). Price Realized HK$175,000 ($22,663). © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 

The conical-form bowl is freely carved to the interior with two boys playing amidst scrolling foliage and floral blooms. It is covered in a pale icy blue glaze, pooling to a darker tone within the crevices of the decoration. 

Provenance: Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong, 14 August 2012 

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall