Lot 253, A 'Longquan' celadon 'lotus' bowl, Southern Song Dynasty. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the deep sides supported on a low tapered foot, carved around the exterior with overlapping lotus petals, covered overall with a fine sea-green glaze pooling to a slightly deeper tone in the recesses of the carving, the unglazed footrim burnt slightly orange in the firing. Diameter 3 3/4  in., 10.3 cm

Property from the Bella and P.P. Chiu collection

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 16 Mar 2016, 10:00 AM