SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 13TH CENTURY

This shallow bowl combines all of the elements of the best of Longquan celadon wares of Southern Song date. It has a pale grey body, is well potted and well proportioned and the carving of the lotus petals is softened by the thick, smooth glaze of soft, pale blue-green tone. Compare the very similar bowl from the Falk Collection sold in these rooms, 20 September 2001, lot 120.