Lot 1040. A very rare small celadon-glazed lobed vase, Chenghua six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double square and of the period (1465-1487); 9.5 cm high. Price realised HKD 1,270,000 (Estimate HKD 400,000 – HKD 600,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2025
 

Note: The vase is covered with a celadon glaze, the mouth and foot rims are covered with a black wash, to imitate the characteristic of Song dynasty Guan wares. Compare to a similar vase (9.5 cm. high), illustrated in Jingdezhen chutu mingdai yuyao ciqi, Beijing, 2009, no. 98.