Lot 1387. A large celadon-glazed carved ovoid jar, 18th century; 18 1/8 in. (46 cm.) high. Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price realised USD 99,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013.

The heavily potted body is carved with a broad frieze of peony scroll between a band of petal lappets below and a ruyi band above, and the short waisted neck is encircled by a band of leaf tips. The exterior is covered with a soft sea-green glaze that continues over the rim into the neck.

Provenance: Christie's New York, 19 September 2007, lot 375.