Lot 262. A Longquan celadon carved baluster vase, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 14 7/8 in. (37.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 8,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2007

The elongated ovoid body fluidly carved with leafy peony scroll within cloud bands above and below, with a petal border encircling the base, covered overall with a glaze of sea-green tone, the unglazed foot ring burnt orange in the firing, Japanese wood box.

Note: A similar though slightly smaller Longquan celadon baluster vase, also carved with a leafy peony scroll, is illustrated in Celadons from Longquan Kilns, Taipei, 1998, p. 259, no. 244-1. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jades and Works of Art, 19 September 2007, New York