Lot 117. A rare carved ‘Longquan’ celadon bowl, Ming Dynasty, early 15th century; 18.7 cm, 7 3/8  in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 12,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's

with deep rounded sides supported on a slightly tapered foot, boldly carved to the exterior with large lotus, peony, chrysanthemum and camellia flowers and buds borne on leafy stems, the foot encircled by a keyfret band, the interior similarly decorated with a composite floral scroll encircling a peony spray roundel, applied overall with a rich celadon-green glaze save for an unglazed buff-coloured ring on the base.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 nov. 2016, 11:30 AM