A Longquan Celadon 'Lotus Petal' Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014
With gently rounded sides standing on a small short foot ring, the bowl is carved and moulded around the exterior with overlapping upright petals and covered with a pale celadon glaze pooling slightly below the rim, the foot rim is unglazed. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box. Estimate HK$150,000 - HK$200,000 ($19,436 - $25,915). Price Realized HK$250,000 ($32,386)
Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired in the 1980s
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