A Longquan celadon bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Estimate $10,000 – $15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

The bowl has deep, rounded sides which rise to an everted rim, and is covered with a glaze of rich sea-green color which also covers the foot and the center of the base within a wide unglazed ring burnt orange in the firing. 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box

Provenance: Private collection, Japan, acquired in the early 20th century.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza