Lot 141. A 'Longquan' celadon baluster vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Height 21 3/4 in., 55.2 cm. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 12,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's

the bulbous body boldly carved with large peony blooms amidst broad curling leaves, above blades of grass rising from the tapered foot, the peony blossoms continuing to the neck between raised bands, covered overall in a crackled and bubble-suffused sea-green glaze, wood stand (2).

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 11 september 2012