Lot 403. A rare small Ge-type lobed bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000. Price realised GBP 825,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

The small bowl is covered overall in a crackled pale greyish glaze. The glaze thins at the mouth rim, and the foot ring is unglazed.

Provenance: Acquired in the French Riviera in 1975.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 15 May 2012