Lot 652. A ‘Longquan’ celadon bowl, Early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD. Lot sold 52,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

with a flared rim, the interior carved with a central medallion enclosing trefoil foliage, covered overall with a smooth green glaze, save for the unglazed base revealing the grey stoneware body, old Japanese silk pouch and wood box - 16.5 cm, 6 1/2  in.

Provenance: A private Japanese collection, Tokyo.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 02 Dec 2016