A rare Longquan celadon molded jar, Southern Song dynasty, 12th-13th century. Photo: Bonhams.

The cylindrical body finely molded at the top with three graduated horizontal lobes supporting a dragon curled around the vessel pursuing a flaming jewel above a lower section elegantly carved with stiff petals above a flared foot, the vessel covered in and out with a pale green glaze extending to the slightly flared foot burnt orange red in the firing, the cover surmounted with a crouching bird; 10in (25.4cm) high. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 (€7,400 - 11,000)

For related jars see Chu Boqian, Longquan yao qingci (Celadons from Longquan Kilns), no. 105, page 138; Sotheby's, London sale , 12 May, 2010, lot 144.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 24 Jun 2014 10:00 PDT - http://www.bonhams.com/