Lot 260. A carved 'Longquan' celadon jar, guan, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 22.7cm., 9in. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,625 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

heavily potted and of baluster form, the high rounded shoulders rising from a recessed base to a short wide neck, freely carved in relief to the exterior with four lotus blooms borne on meandering leafy stems above a band of upright petal lappets, covered overall with a celadon glaze, the unglazed rim and wedge-shaped foot rim burnt orange in the firing, wood stand and cover. Quantity: 3.

Provenance: An English Private Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 06 Nov 2013