A MOULDED LONGQUAN CELADON 'LOTUS' BOWL
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The rounded sides lightly moulded on the exterior with a band of upturned lotus petals, covered overall in a gently crackled glaze of sea-green tone which ends irregularly at the foot, the centre of the base glazed, the footrim unglazed and burnt orange in the firing
8¼ in. (21 cm.) diam.
A MOULDED LONGQUAN CELADON 'LOTUS' BOWL
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The rounded sides lightly moulded on the exterior with a band of upturned lotus petals, covered overall in a gently crackled glaze of sea-green tone which ends irregularly at the foot, the centre of the base glazed, the footrim unglazed and burnt orange in the firing
8¼ in. (21 cm.) diam.
