Lot 334. A 'Longquan' celadon-glazed 'stamped' bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century, 17.5cm., 6 7/8 in. Estimate 500 — 700 GBP. Lot sold 1,063 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's

the robustly potted hemispherical body rising from a short straight foot, the interior with a broad stamped band of seated, standing and equestrian historical figures below a key-fret band, the exterior with a key-fret band at the rim and covered overall with a thick bluish-green glaze save for the base.

Sotheby's. Masterpieces of Chinese Precious Metalwork, Early Gold and Silver; Early Chinese White, Green and Black Wares London, 14 May 2008