Lot 3291. A very large Longquan celadon inscribed moulded 'peony' vase, meiping, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000. Price Realized HKD 1,060,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

Of characteristic meiping form supported on a ribbed foot, the vase is boldly moulded with a wide band of peony scroll above upright petals around the foot and below shaped cartouches around the shoulders, each enclosing an individual character alternating with a peony sprig, collectively reading Jinyu Mantang, 'May your home be filled with gold and jade'. It is covered overall with a thick lustrous glaze of olive-green tone pooling at the recesses, Japanese wood box.

Provenance: A Japanese private collector, acquired before 1940.