Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art - 17th May 2022
Lot 557
A CHINESE YAOZHOU CARVED 'PEONY' BOWL
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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Description
A CHINESE YAOZHOU CARVED 'PEONY' BOWL
NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
The deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, the exterior carved with two stylised leafy peony sprays, covered overall with a clear glaze of an olive-green tone suffused with a network of crackles, 10.7cm.
Cf. The British Museum, London, registration no.1973,0726.287, for a similar Yaozhou bowl of this design.