A rare dark brown-glazed vase, yuhuchunping , Jin-Yuan dynasty (1115-1368). Estimate £10,000 – £15,000 ($15,340 - $23,010). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The vase is of an elegant pear shape with a slender neck rising to an everted mouth rim, and is supported on a short spreading foot. The exterior is covered in a rich, dark brown glaze and decorated with two large stylised flowers. 11 in. (28 cm.) high

Provenance: With Bluett and Sons Ltd., London.
From the Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013).

CHRISTIE'S.FINE CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 10 November 2015, London, King Street