A small moulded Yaozhou celadon octagonal dish, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Estimate HK$30,000 – HK$50,000 ($3,890 - $6,483). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The dish is moulded on the interior with a single spray of lotus blossom supported on a broad veined leaf borne on meandering stems issuing curly tendrils, covered inside and out with an olive-green celadon glaze stopping in an irregular line revealing the pale grey body on the countersunk base. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) wide, box

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor