Lot 101. A brown-glazed Jian teabowl , Song dynasty (960-1279); 41⁄2 in. (11.5 cm.) diam. Estimate: USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Price Realised: USD 5,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

The deep, rounded conical sides are covered inside and out with a thick dark brown glaze, stopping in an irregular line and pooling above the foot, exposing the blackish-brown body, Japanese wood box.

Property from The Linyushanren Collection.

Christie's. The Art of China: Winter Edition, 28 November - 5 December 2019