A rare carved 'Longquan' celadon bowl. Early Ming dynasty.

thickly potted with deep rounded sides flaring to an upright rim, carved in the center with a pair of peaches within a double line border, surrounded by floral sprays beneath a leafy scroll, the exterior completed with a wide floral scroll between a upright lappet band around the foot and a leafy scroll below the mouth, applied generously overall in a lustrous blue-green glaze; Diameter 8 3/8 in., 21.3 cm. Estlmate 25,000-35,000 USD

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York. 14 september 2011 www.sothebys.com