Lot 41. A 'Longquan ' celadon 'dragon' jar, Yuan dynasty. Height 9 1/4 in., 23.5 cm; Width 13 in., 33 cm. Estimate 10,000-15,000 USD. Lot Sold: 80,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's

of compressed baluster shape, the wide mouth surmounted with a short tapering neck, the sides decorated in low relief with a scaly dragon in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst wisps of clouds, all above a band of stylized waves encircling the base, evenly applied overall with an unctuous olive-green glaze, the rim and beveled foot unglazed and burnt orange.  

PROVENANCE: Property of Dr. Bo Ewert.
Sotheby & Co. London, 24th July 1973, lot 56.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 20 Mar 2012