A small 'hare's fur' bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate £3,000 – £5,000 ($4,602 - $7,670). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl is covered inside and out with a lustrous blackish-brown glaze finely streaked with russet 'hare's fur' markings flowing from the russet band below the rim, all stopping short of the unglazed foot. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) diam.

Provenance: With Bluett and Sons, London, 9 April 1968.
From the Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013).

CHRISTIE'S.FINE CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 10 November 2015, London, King Street