Lot 1044. A 'Longquan' celadon 'Lotus' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Diameter 4 7/8  in., 12.4 cm. Estimate $3,000 - $5,000. Sold: $3,750. © Sotheby's

the deep rounded sides molded and carved on the exterior with overlapping lotus petals, covered overall in a sea-green glaze stopping neatly at the foot to reveal the unglazed foot ring burnt brick-orange in the firing.

Sotheby's. Saturday at Sotheby's: Asian Art, New York, 18 March 2017