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chinese art:ceramics:wei to yuan dynasty |
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CONICAL MOULDED BOWL WITH TURQUOISE GLAZE Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) Starting from a small foot in circumference, this superb and rare bowl flares out to form a conical shape. This thinly potted bowl shows the elegance achieved by the Song potters. The interior has a central flower surrounded by a dotted circle, while the periphery is decorated with two sprays of vegetation with one flower each; The whole is contained within a geometric border at a distance from the rim.The outside of the bowl has been left plain and just covered by the striking turquoise glaze, while the foot has some grit adhering to it. References: "Song Ceramics from the Kwan Collection" fig. 135, p. 306 Diam. 7 in. (18 cm.) H: 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm.) Provenance: Ernie Lee Condition: Overall good with some fritting of the thin rim. Ref. 788895Price on request
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