Lot 946. A celadon-glazed 'Changsha' bowl, Tang dynasty-Five Dynasties. Diameter 5 3/4  in., 14.6 cm. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Lot sold 6,250 USD. © Sotheyby's. 

the straight sides rising from a slightly splayed foot and a countersunk base, applied overall with a lightly crackled olive-green glaze, pooling slightly around the exterior of the rim, Japanese wood box (5)

Provenance: Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (d. 1982), acquired circa 1947-51, no. 195. 
Bluett & Sons, London, 3rd May 1961.
Collection of M. Hanabusa, Esq.  

Exhibited: The Ceramic Wares of Hunan Province, Bluett & Sons, London, 1961.

Note: The lot is accompanied by a copy of the original Bluett & Sons invoice and introduction to the exhibition. 

 Original Bluett & Sons invoice

 

Original Bluett & Sons introduction to the exhibition