A Song tea bowl. China, Northern Song-dynasty (960-1127). Photo Auktionshaus Stahl 

Ceramic with a sandy body and pastose black glaze. Inside an irregular pattern of red-brown spots. At the wall a flowing line is formed by the draining glaze, exposing the sandy body underneath in a charming contrast. Diam. 14 cm. Estimation : 300 €

Auktionshaus Stahl -  Samedi 18 février 2012 - Graumannsweg 54 - 22087 Hamburg. Tel: +49 (0) 40 34 34 71.