Lot 118. A Punch'ong Stoneware Bottle, Joseon dynasty, 15th-16th century; 12 3/8 in. (31.8 cm.) high. Estimate $3,000 - $5,000. Price Realised $11,875. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016

Of evenly proportioned ovoid form with tapered cylindrical neck ending in a wide, flared mouth and with raised, flared foot; the body applied with thick white slip incised with two fish around the lower body below three large lappets at the neck, the bottle also decorated with a green-tinged transparent glaze with high gloss and small crackle ending below the fish panel.

Christie’s. AN INQUIRING MIND: AMERICAN COLLECTING OF JAPANESE AND KOREAN ART, 15 April 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza