Lot 284. A Qingbai carved meiping, Song dynasty (960-1279); 13 ? in. (34 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000. Price realised GBP 13,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014. 

The vase is finely potted with broad shoulders and tall tapered sides, with a short cylindrical ribbed neck. It is freely carved to the exterior with scrolling foliate designs highlighted by combed incisions. The transparent glaze is of a pale blue tone, thinning to a creamy white at the extremities.