Lot 812. A rare large Cizhou sgraffiato deep bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 12 ¾ in. (32.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 18,000 - USD 25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The bowl has rounded, conical sides rising to a lipped rim, and is carved in the interior with a large peony blossom borne on a leafy stem reserved on a combed ground, beneath a diaper band with further combed decoration, all under a clear glaze that falls irregularly on the exterior towards the unglazed foot to expose the pale grey stoneware, Japanese wood box.

Japanese wood box. 

Provenance: Shimojo Art, Tokyo.

Christie's. Masterpieces of Cizhou Ware: The Linyushanren Collection Part IV, New York, 13 September 2018