Lot 277. Two 'Yaozhou' molded 'Peony' bowls, Northern Song-Jin dynasty. Diameter of larger 8 in., 20.3 cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot sold 9,375 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2015

each of conical form, with rounded sides rising to a flared rim, supported on a narrow foot, the interior with lush peony blooms borne on leafy stems, all covered with an olive-green glaze pooling to a deeper tone in the recessed areas, the base and footing left unglazed (2). 

Acquired in the 1970s or 80s. 

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 15 sept. 2015