A carved Yaozhou celadon measure, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Estimate HK$60,000 – HK$80,000 ($7,780 - $10,373). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The exterior of the globular body is combed with parallel lines forming semi-circles on two sides. The vessel is covered inside and out with a celadon glaze of greyish-olive tone, pooling at the recesses, stopping at the foot exposing the grey body on the base. 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) diam., box

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