A CHINESE QINGBAI LOTUS SHAPED BOWL, NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960–1127)

Reference: ART1008420

A Chinese six-lobed lotus bowl with gently curved sides, a subtly flaring rim, smooth transition from one petal lobe to the next, and a relatively tall ring foot. The base carved in low relief with a petal lappet border, covered with a blue-green glaze from rim to the base which is uniformly thin and opaque with fine crackling, the bottom is unglazed.
Diam.: 16 cm.
Height: 11 cm.