An Unusual Small Longquan Celadon Carved Pear-Shaped Vase. Ming Dynasty, 15th Century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012

The bulbous body, which rises to a slender neck with gently flaring rim, is finely carved with stylized floral scrolls, and is covered overall with a glaze of sea-green color. 6¼ in. (15.9 cm.) high. Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

明十五世紀 龍泉窰青釉刻纏枝花卉紋瓶

Provenance: Marchant & Sons, London, circa 1980.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part II, 13 September 2012. New York, Rockefeller Plaza