Lot 66. A Longquan celadon-glazed pear-shaped vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000 (USD 5,496 - USD 8,244). Price realised GBP 8,750. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018

The pear-shaped vase is decorated with two square-section handles fitted with fixed rings to the neck, connected by a double-bowstring band to the neck and a lipped band to the shoulder. The vase is covered overall with a pale celadon glaze that stops just above the footrim, which has fired orange. 

Christie’s. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 15 May 2018. SALE 15487