Lot 290. A carved Longquan celadon pear-shaped vase, yuhuchunping, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 34cm., 13 3/8 in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's 2014.

the pear-shaped body rising from a straight foot to a waisted neck with flared rim, carved with an undulating floral scroll above overlapping lappets, the neck decorated with stiff leaves and cloud scrolls, covered overall in a sea-green glaze with faint russet crackle.