Lot 270. A ‘Yue’ celadon-glazed ram, Western Jin Dynasty (265-317). Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD. Lot sold 225,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's
the recumbent ram modelled with a curvaceous spine and robust rump above legs tucked underneath, its raised head pierced with a circular aperture on top, detailed with a pair of bulged eyes and curled striated horns encircling lop ears, applied overall with an olive-green glaze; 15.2 cm., 6 in.
Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 03 Dec 2015
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Lot 2208. A celadon glazed recumbent ram, Eastern Jin dynasty, 4th century. Sold for US$ 1,500 (€1,376) at Bonhams's, 9 december 2015. Photo Bonhams.
(Cf. A celadon glazed recumbent ram, Eastern Jin dynasty, 4th century)
Lot 1025. A ‘Yue’ celadon-glazed ram, Western Jin Dynasty. Sold 1,360,000 HKD at Sotheby's, 24 november 2014. Photo Sotheby’s