A Longquan celadon jar, guan, Ming dynasty, 14th century. Estimate $30,000 – $50,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

The well-potted, tapering globular body is covered overall with a glaze of pale olive-green color. The jar is supported on an unglazed foot rim burnt orange in the firing, with the underside of the base countersunk in the center. 13 in. (33.1 cm.) wide, lacquer cover signed by Sotesu, Japanese double wood box

Note: The undecorated, exterior of this jar serves to emphasize its well-potted shape as well as its attractive glaze. Compare the similar undecorated Longquan celadon jar, with cover, dated early to mid 14th century, illustrated by R. Krahl inChinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, vol. I, Yuan and Ming Dynasty Celadon Wares, London, 1986, p. 293, no. 215.

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