Lot 1334. An unusual Longquan celadon cup and cupstand, Ming dynasty, 15th century. The cupstand 7 in. (17.8 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 180,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.

The centre of the stand incised to simulate the nodules of a lotus pod, surrounded by a raised band and overlapping lotus petals extending to bracket lobes at the mouth rim, combed on the interior and exterior to copy the texture of the petals and covered overall with a sea-green glaze, except for the recessed base; the undecorated cup with low curving sides.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2006