A 'Cizhou' russet-splashed black ware bowl, Jin dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.

the deep rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot to a incurved rim, covered overall with a dark brown glaze falling short of the foot to reveal the light grey body, the interior with five petal-shaped russet iron oxide splashes - 16cm., 6 1/4 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP 

Note: The dating of this lot is consistent with Oxford Authentication Ltd., thermoluminescence test no.P206f94.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 14 May 2014 -www.sothebys.com