Lot 3210. A persimmon and black-glazed bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 4 3/8 in. (11 cm.) diam.. Estimate 80,000 - HK$120,000 ($10,360 - $15,541). Price Realized HK$100,000 ($12,951). © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 

The bowl is potted with deep rounded sides tapering slightly to the rim, supported on a splayed foot. It is covered inside and out with a russet-coloured glaze to project a variegated and mottled surface, pooling irregularly above the foot, exposing the chalky white body. 

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall