A carved Longquan celadon-glazed wall vase, 16th century. Estimate £8,000 - 12,000 (€11,000 - 17,000). Photo Bonhams.

The olive-stone-shaped vase raised on a lotus base, carved on each face of the bulbous body with a panel containing a large flower blossom on leafy tendrils, beneath bands of flowers and coins on the waisted neck, all covered by a thick olive-green glaze, Japanese wood box. 25.1cm (9 7/8in) high (2). 

Note: Compare a related pair of similarly decorated Longquan celadon vases, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Longquan Celadon of China, Zhejiang Province, 1998 pl.141.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 12 Nov 2015 10:00 GMT - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET