Lot 1274. A celadon pear-shaped vase, yuhuchunping, possibly Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th-14th century; 8½ in. (21.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 75,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

The teardrop-shaped body tapers to the somewhat waisted neck which flares at the rim. The vase is covered overall with a crackle-suffused glaze of soft bluish-green color that shades in large areas to pale brown..

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013