Lot 3222. A carved Longquan celadon deep bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 8 in. (20.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price Realized HKD 375,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl is freely carved to the exterior with scrolling flowers. The interior is carved with a central floral medallion, surrounded by lotuses interspersed with flower sprays. The bowl is covered overall in a rich bubble-suffused glaze of sea-green tone, cover, Japanese wood box. 

Provenance: A private Japanese collection, Kobe, acquired circa 1930s.

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall