A rare Chinese inscribed Longquan celadon covered vase, early Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), Generously potted in baluster form, with a cover carved with lotus petals with combed details, terminating in a conical shaped knob. The whole covered in an even coloured and toned olive-green celadon glaze. Inscription in black ink to the underside of the lid reading 'Great luck and wealth'. Together with an old high quality Japanese wooden box., 29.5 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter.