A Cizhou sgraffiato pear-shaped vase, yuhuchunping, Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Estimate HK$600,000 – HK$800,000 ($77,734 - $103,645). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The elegantly potted vase is freely carved through the white slip to the buff body with a wide band enclosing a floral design, set within borders of stylised foliage at the neck and overlapping leaf lappets near the base. 11 1/4 in. (29 cm.) high, box 

Provenance: The Muwen Tang Collection, Hong Kong 

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 6 April 2015, 22nd Floor