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 rare large 'kinuta' longquan celadon tripod censer. Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) Well potted with compressed body raised on three splayed, tapering supports relief-decorated with a single vertical rib issuing from a similar rib at the edge of the...