A rare large Longquan celadon carved bowl, China, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate $15,000 - $25,000. Price Realized $17,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl with deep, rounded sides fluidly carved on the interior with two leafy peony stems rising from the center towards the rim, and in relief on the exterior with a band of narrow petals that rise from the small foot, covered overall and on the base with an unctuous glaze of sea-green color; 9 in. (23 cm.) diameter, box

Provenance: The Collection of Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, acquired in Hong Kong, 1988.

Christie's. THE COLLECTION OF ROBERT HATFIELD ELLSWORTH PART IV - CHINESE WORKS OF ART: METALWORK, SCULPTURE AND EARLY CERAMICS, 20 March 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza.