Lot 11. A small Yaozhou carved bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The bowl is carved in the center with a leafy stem bearing a six-petaled blossom surrounded by combed waves, and is covered overall in an olive-green glaze. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm.) diam. - a short firing crack, resulting a small area of loss on the exterior - some kiln grit adhesion and glaze degradation on the exterior near the foot - expected scratched and surface wear. Estimation: USD 4,000 - 6,000

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