Lot 7. A Qingbai carved 'lotus' jar and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279 AD);  5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,425 - USD 10,280). Price realised GBP 6,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019

The jar is crisply carved to the exterior with three layers of overlapping lotus petals, the domed cover is similarly decorated and surmounted by a loop finial. The jar is covered with a pale blue glaze pooling in the recesses.