Lot 134. A Yaozhou celadon-glazed carved 'Lotus petal' bowl, Northern Song dynasty, 10th-11th century. 5 3/8 in. (13.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 7,866 - USD 10,488). Price realised GBP 8,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The exterior of the bowl is carved with two registers of upright lotus petals. The bowl is covered overall with a fine bubble-suffused olive-green glaze that pools in places highlighting the decoration.

Provenance: Christie's New York, 20 September 2005, lot 207.
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 7 November 2017, London