Lot 9380. A black glazed stoneware bottle vase, Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234). Estimate US$ 1,500 - 2,000 (€1,400 - 1,800). Photo Bonhams.

Thickly potted with a cupped rim and raised string band around the waisted neck spreading outward above the globular body and tall foot, the dark brownish-black glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad (rim repaired and retouched). 6 3/4in (17.1cm) high

Provenance: Spink & Son, G. de Menasce collection label #153
G de M (Baron George de Menasce, 1891-1967) label numbered 341

Exhibited and Published: Mostra d'arte Cinese, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 503, listed p. 141, as 'Honan type, Sung Dynasty, 17.1cm, Collezione Privata, Londra'

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 2016-06-29 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO