Lot 3174. A rare carved Qingbai foliate 'chilong' bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HK$500,000 - HK$800,000 ($64,818 - $103,709). Price Realized HK$875,000 ($113,432). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl is well potted with rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim which is divided into six shallow lobes. The interior is fluidly incised with two chilong contesting a flaming pearl, the exterior with two large peony sprays with combed details. It is covered overall with a transparent glaze of pale blue tone with the exception of the centre of the base revealing the biscuit body. 7 3/4 in. (19.6 cm.) diam., box

Notes: The Qingbai bowls of this design are extremely rare. Compare to a slightly larger qingbai example with virtually identical design sold at Christie's New York, 21 March 2002, lot 148. Compare also a similar design illustrated in line drawing by J. Wirgin, Sung Ceramic Designs, London, 1979, fig. 12d.

Christie's. IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 2 December 2015, Convention Hall