Lot 610. A 'Longquan' celadon-glazed 'lotus' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Diameter 6 5/8  in., 16.9 cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Lot Sold 10.000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

the deep rounded sides rising from a short, slightly tapered foot, the exterior subtly molded with overlapping lotus petals, covered overall with an unctuous soft sea-green glaze suffused with a network of fine craquelure, save for the unglazed foot ring, revealing the gray stoneware body burnt orange from firing.

Provenance: Peter Boode, London.
The Cunliffe Collection, no. CE10, acquired from the above in 1946.
Bonhams London, 11th November 2002, lot 30. 

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 20 march 2019