A carved Yaozhou celadon bowl, Northern Song-Jin dynasty, 11th-12th century. Estimate HK$50,000 – HK$70,000 ($6,483 - $9,077). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl of rounded conical form is carved to the centre of the interior with a lotus flower, surrounded by combed waves. It is covered overall with an olive-green glaze, except for the unglazed foot which has burnt orange in the firing. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm.) diam.

Provenance: Sold at Christie's New York, 19 September 2006, lot 216

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