Lot 27. A rubbing of a documentary stone stele about Yaozhou kilns, dating to Yuanfeng cyclical year of the Song dynasty (1084); 49 º in. (125 cm.) high, 24 º in. (61.6 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 20,000 - HKD 30,000 (USD 2,600-3,800). © Christie's Images Ltd 2018

The stele is dated Yuanfeng seventh year of the Song dynasty, under the reign of Emperor Shenzong, corresponding to 1084. Written by Zhang Long, the inscription documents the event in which Governor Yan of the Yaozhou County requested the bestowal of the title Marquis to the God of the Huangbaozhen kilns at Yaozhou. The stele provides further details of the history and production of Yaozhou celadons.

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 4 October 2018