Lot 22. A blue-glazed pottery bowl, Tang dynasty (618-907). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The compressed globular bowl with molded rim is covered on the exterior with a dark blue glaze that falls short of the flared foot. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) diam. Degradation to the glaze - a few chips to the buff body and foot rim - minutes nicks and expected surface wear - slightly warped, as can be expected. Estimation: USD 3,000 - 4,000

Provenance: Christie's London, 6 June 1988, lot 55..

Christie's on line. The Art of China.