Lot 1162. A brown-spotted Qingbai jar and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279), 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) high. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The lower body of the jar is carved with overlapping petals beneath the shoulder which is applied with 'lotus pod' medallions alternating with four pinched handles that surround the wide neck topped with a bulbous mouth. The pagoda-shaped cover is potted with a flared edge and is decorated with further 'lotus-pod' medallions and two tiers of lotus petals crowned with a lotus bud-form finial. The whole is covered with a finely crackled translucent glaze highlighted with brown iron oxide decoration around the neck, handle and cover, except for the unglazed base and edge of the foot which fired slightly orange, cloth box.

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