Lot 1027. A large Cizhou black-glazed deep bowl, Northern Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234); 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.

The bowl has deep, rounded sides, and is covered inside and out with a thick black glaze stopping just above the foot, a circular area of the interior center has been left unglazed exposing the buff ware, Japanese wood box.

Provenance: Sen Shu Tey, Tokyo.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 13 September 2019