Lot 1. A Yaozhou celadon-glazed conical bowl, Northern Song dynasty (AD 960-1127); 4 1/4 in. (10.9 cm.) diam. Estimate : USD 2,000 - 3,000. Price Realised: USD 3500.00. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018

The steep, flared sides are carved on the exterior with vertical lines below the everted rim, and the interior with two lotus-like blossoms alternating with two large leaves, all amidst foliate scroll. The bowl is covered with a greyish-green glaze pooling in the recesses, softwood box. 

Note: This lot is owned in whole or in part by Christie’s.