Lot 3223. A carved Longquan celadon jar and cover, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 14 1/8 in. (35.6 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price Realized HKD 350,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

he well-potted, globular body is carved with vertical panels of composite floral scroll above a band of upright petals. The cover is carved with a similar foliate pattern, and is surmounted by a bud-form finial. The jar is covered in a glaze of pale greenish-grey tone, Japanese wood box. 

Note: Compare another Longquan celadon jar and cover, but carved with a wide band of composite foliate scroll, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 May 2013, lot 2243.

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