Lot 1092. A Longquan celadon vase, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 12th-14th century; 10 3⁄8 in. (26.4 cm.) high, Japanese wood box. Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 40,000. © Christie's 2022

The body is molded with peony blossoms borne on curling stems below a series of concentric rings encircling the trumpet-shaped neck. The vase is covered overall with a glaze of even blue-green tone.

Provenance: Acquired in Japan, 1980s.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 25 march 2022