Lot 2989. A Jian ‘hare’s-fur’ tea bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 4 3/4 in. (12.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 240,000 - HKD 350,000. Price realised HKD 400,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The bowl is thickly potted with a narrow groove below the rim, covered overall with a lustrous black glaze, thinning at the rim with short russet streaks extending downwards. The rim bounded in white metal and the base is incised with an indecipherable character. Together with a modern lacquer stand; an Edo period Japanese gilt brocade wrapper, Japanese wood box.

Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired in the 1980s or before.