A large longquan celadon tripod basin. Ming dynasty, 15th century. Photo: Courtesy Sotheby's

robustly potted with shallow rounded sides supported on three beast-head feet, moulded and carved around the sides with peony flowers borne on a continuous leafy scroll, between bands of florets below the rim and above the feet, the interior moulded on the biscuit on the centre with a peony spray, all beneath a thick, rich olive-green glaze - 32.5 cm., 12 3/4 in. - Lot Sold:  325,000 HKD

PROVENANCE : A Private Japanese Collection

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 08 Oct 08. Hong Kong - www.sothebys.com