A Jian tea bowl and a brown lacquer bowl stand, Song dynasty (960-1279). Estimate HK$200,000 – HK$300,000 ($25,932 - $38,897). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

The bowl is mounted with a metal rim, covered with a thick black glaze, stopping irregularly above the foot exposing the chocolate-brown body. The lacquer stand is raised on a splayed foot, supporting a circular flange, encircling a globular receptacle rising to an incurved rim. Bowl: 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box.

CHRISTIE'S. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor