Lot 67. A Jizhou painted 'floral' jar and cover, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) diam. Estimate HK$60,000 – HK$80,000 ($7,773 - $10,364). Price realised HKD 162,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The compresed globular body of the jar is painted in dark-brown slip against the buff body with a horizontal band comprising two opposite cartouches, one enclosing a lotus blossom, the other with a camellia bloom, separated by cresting waves, all below a band of overlapping petals on the shoulder and above line borders around the foot; the cover is also painted in dark-brown slip with stylised lotus stalks surmounted by a pointed loop finial, all painted areas liberally covered with a clear glaze, box.

CHRISTIE'S. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 5 April 2016, Hong Kong