Lot 10. A Yaozhou bowl and cover, Song dynasty (960-1279); 5 ¼ in. (13 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,425 - USD 10,280). Price realised GBP 11,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019

The bowl is of plain form and is supported on a low foot, the domed cover is surmounted with a button finial. Both the cover and bowl are covered with a glossy, crackle-suffused glaze of olive tone, with the exception of the base and foot ring.