A Longquan celadon reticulated stand, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Estimate HK$60,000 – HK$80,000 ($7,780 - $10,373). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The rounded sides are raised on a circular foot and cut-out in the form of four shaped 'legs' separated by openings of conforming outline. There are four apertures above the 'legs' and below the foliate, everted rim. The stand is covered overall in a glaze of olive colour that pools to a darker tone in the crevices. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) diam., wood box

Provenance: A private institution, western Japan, acquired in the 1920s 

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