Lot 3406. A carved Longquan celadon temple vase, Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century; 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price Realized HKD 237,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The vase is carved on the globular body with a floral scroll above a border of lotus petals encircling the tapering lower body that is interrupted by a raised collar. The tall flared cylindrical neck is carved with a band of upright plantain leaves above a classic scroll, below raised ribs on the trumpet mouth. The glaze of characteristic sea-green tone is pooling at recessed areas.