Lot 530. A very rare and important Guan-type Longquan celadon hu-shaped vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000 . Price realised USD 1,092,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 The pear-shaped body...

Inspirational Ceramics: Cizhou Wares From The Linyushanren Collection Rosemary Scott, Senior International Academic Consultant The term Cizhou ware 磁州窯 refers to the products of a number of kilns in north China. The name derives from the area of Cizhou...

Lot 713. A very rare persimmon-glazed meiping, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 150,000 - USD 250,000 . Price realised USD 317,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The vase is well potted with an ovoid body rising...

Lot 710. A painted and incised Cizhou deep bowl, Northern Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234); 5 ¼ in. (13.2 cm.) high. Estimate USD 120,000 - USD 180,000. Price realised USD 785,000 . © Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The bowl is well potted with a deep globular body...

Lot 707. The Kuroda Family Yuteki Tenmoku. A highly important and very rare ‘oil spot’ Jian tea bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 1,500,000 - USD 2,500,000 . Price realised USD 11,701,000. © Christie's...