A Longquan celadon jar, guan, 14th century.  Estimate US$8,000 - 12,000 (€7,100 - 11,000). Photo Bonhams.

Of compressed ovoid form with a thick rim to the short neck, the exterior walls carved with a band of alternating lotus flowers and leaves and another of lotus petals rising above the thick foot pad, the base closed with a separately shaped concave plug before the lustrous sea-green glaze was applied on all surfaces except the cinnamon-burnt lip and foot pad. 11in (28cm) diameter - 8 1/4in (21cm) high

Notes: For a jar of similar base construction, form and carved decoration with the original cover preserved, see the example in the Philadelphia Museum of Art illustrated in Margaret Medley, Yuan Porcelain & Stoneware, 1974, pl. 70a-c (22.9cm high).

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 23 Jun 2015 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO