Lot 3146. A finely carved Qingbai 'Boys' conical bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HKD 260,000 - HKD 400,000 (USD 33,676 - USD 51,809). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The bowl is carved on the interior with three boys, each holding a lotus stalk, covered overall with a glossy, translucent glaze of aquamarine tone with the exception of the centre of the base revealing the fine white body. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) diam., box
Christie's. Chinese Ceramics From The Yangdetang Collection, 30 November 2016, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall