Asian Art I - 21st May 2014

Lot 250

A Chinese jianyao 'hare's fur' glazed bowl probably Song dynasty

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000

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Description

A Chinese jianyao 'hare's fur' glazed bowl probably Song dynasty, the flared body decorated with a rich glaze draining from the rim in black and brown tones with irregular russet markings, all stopping before a short footrim, 12.5cm dia.

Cf. M Tregear, Song Ceramics, p.187, no.257, where a similar bowl is illustrated.