Lot 2112. A Longquan celadon reticulated garden seat, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 16¼ in. (41.2 cm.) high. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price Realized USD 25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014. 

Of barrel-form, the sides are decorated with a wide, reticulated band of two Buddhist lions with a brocade ball amidst flowering leafy branches, between bands of cloud scrolls below and lotus scrolls above. The slightly domed top is carved with a cell pattern. The seat is covered overall with a glaze of olive-green color.

Provenance: Christie's New York, 5 June 1986, lot 268.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 20 - 21 March 2014