Lot 2281. A fine carved Longquan celadon baluster vase, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 14 in. (35.4 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 250,000 - HKD 350,000. Price realised HKD 250,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

The vase is strongly potted with a ribbed foot rising to a baluster body surmounted by a trumpeting mouth with ribbed sides just below the everted rim. The body is freely carved with a characteristic lotus scroll above a band of upright leaves, and the neck with similar decorations. It is covered overall with a thick glaze of an even olive-green tone with the exception of the base which is burnt orange in the firing, Japanese wood box 

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 28 November 2012, Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre