Lot 1299. A Qingbai octogonal ewer and cover, Northern Song dynasty, 12th century; 8 ¾ in. (21.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 7,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The faceted body is applied with a curving spout and a double-strap handle, and the conforming cover is surmounted by an eight-petaled flower and bud-form finial. The ewer and cover are covered with a pale greyish glaze pooling to a faint blue in the recesses.

 Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 13 - 14 September 2018