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NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
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A RARE CIZHOU SGRAFFIATO BOWL
NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
The bowl has deep, rounded sides rising to an inverted, lobed rim. The exterior is carved through an ivory-toned slip to the pale grey body with upright petals, all under a clear glaze, and the interior is similarly covered with a creamy white slip and clear glaze. The base is left unglazed to reveal the pale grey stoneware body.
4 ¼ in. (10.8 cm.), Japanese wood box
NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
The bowl has deep, rounded sides rising to an inverted, lobed rim. The exterior is carved through an ivory-toned slip to the pale grey body with upright petals, all under a clear glaze, and the interior is similarly covered with a creamy white slip and clear glaze. The base is left unglazed to reveal the pale grey stoneware body.
4 ¼ in. (10.8 cm.), Japanese wood box
Provenance
Sen Shu Tey, Tokyo.