An extremely rare and small Hutian teabowl carved with dragons, Northern Song Dynasty (AD960-1127). Estimate HKD140,000 - 180,000 (TWD567,000 - 729,000) (USD18,100 - 23,200) © Ravenel.

This teabowl has a gently arched belly and a round foot. It is completely covered with bluish-white glaze, and both its inside and outside are decorated with an ocean wave design, with more finely chiseled water ripples incised within the deeper grooves of the swell. The carving is meticulous and detailed, and there are two sea dragons engraved on the inside, mythical creatures with a dragon's body and a fish's tail. This auspicious design symbolizes the prosperity and refined lifestyles of the Song dynasty. MD: 12.5 cm

PROVENANCE:  From the collection of Mr Mitsuru Uragami, an important Japanese collector in Song ceramics

Ravenel Spring Auction 2015 Hong Kong. Literati Sublimation - Oriental Arts for the Chinese Scholars. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 3:30 PM. Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel Boardroom, Mezzanine Floor, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong