A JIAN 'HARE'S FUR' TEA BOWL
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The bowl is covered with a lustrous black glaze streaked with russet markings ending in a thick line above the foot exposing the brown body. The base is incised with a two-character inscription, gongyu, 'imperial tribute', possibly later added.
4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm.) diam., box