Lot 39. A miniature guan-imitation celadon vase with lug handles, touhu, Ming/Qing Dynasty; 11cm high. Sold for US$10,240 (Estimate US$5,000-8,000). © Bonhams 2001-2025

Derived from the bronze 'arrow vase' prototype, the lobed globular body surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, the upper part of the neck flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles, covered inside and out a thick layer of translucent sea-green glaze with networks of crackles, the neatly pared foot rim unglazed, showing the dark brown stoneware body.

Bonhams. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including the Francine and Bernard Wald Collection of Fine Snuff Bottles, Part. New York, 17 March 2025