A very rare Geyao octagonal archaistic hu -form vase. Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th century. Photo: Christie´s Images Ltd 2010 Made in imitation of a Shang dynasty bronze and of octagonal form raised on a tall foot of conforming shape, the tapered...

A Very Rare Geyao Petal-Lobed Hexagonal Dish, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) The dark, thinly potted body flaring widely from the tapering ring foot before rising to the slightly everted, petal-lobed rim, covered allover with an opaque glaze of pale...