Lot 3314. A rare reticulated Longquan celadon pear-shaped vase, yuhuchunping, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate HK$1,000,000 – HK$1,500,000 ($129,337 - $194,006). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The pear-shaped body is decorated in openwork with a broad undulating peony band to reveal the inner vase, all above a band of upright lappets and below bands of ruyi-head, pendent leaves and geometric pattern. Covered overall with a glaze of olive-green tone pooling to darker tones in the recesses except for an unglazed ring. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm.) high