Lot 26. A rare Longquan green-glazed reticulated garden seat, 15th century; 42.5cm (16 1/2in) high. Estimate HK$ 250,000 - 350,000 (€29,000 - 41,000). Sold for HK$ 312,500 (€ 37,105). Photo: Bonhams.

Of barrel-form with a convex top incised with a diamond diaper pattern, decorated around the body with a wide reticulated band of a pair of Buddhist lions, each grasping a ribbon issuing from a brocade ball and interspersed by large plantain and peony sprays, all between bands of key-frets, raised floral bosses, floral and concentric scroll bands, all covered in an olive green glaze, box (2).

Note: A Longquan garden seat with similar reticulated decoration, second half 15th century, is illustrated by J.Ayers and R.Krahl, Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum Istanbul. Vol.1, London, 1986, p.374, no.546. Another example is illustrated by A.Ridho, The World's Great Collections. Oriental Ceramics. Vol.3. Museum Pusat, Jakarta, Tokyo, 1982, pl.160.

See also a similar example sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 May 2007, lot 1473.

BONHAMS. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 4 Jun 2015 10:30 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY