Lot 1177. A rare carved Longquan celadon deep bowl, Ming dynasty, early 15th century, 8 ¾ in. (22.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The heavily potted bowl is densely carved on the interior with flowers including peony borne on a continuous stem. The exterior is similarly carved with further floral sprays below a band of classic scroll, all under a glaze of olive-green color, Japanese wood box, two-part lacquer cover.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York