Lot 1126. A rare carved Qingbai lotus-form bowl, cover and stand, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), 5 ½ (20.6 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 100,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The rounded conical bowl is carved on the exterior with fine radiating lines rising to a band of small raised dots in imitation of stamen, and the slightly domed cover is molded in the shape of a mature lotus pod. The stand with wide flared sides is carved inside and out with overlapping lotus petals, and decorated in the recessed center with a lotus flower. All are covered with a pale blue glaze.

Provenance: China Gallery, New York, 4 March 2005.
Peter Scheinman (1932-2017) Collection, New York.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York