Lot 37. A 'Jian' oil-spot bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 11.7cm., 4 5/8 in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 28,750 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2013.

the deep rounded sides rising from a short ring foot to a slightly lipped rim, covered overall with a lustrous black glaze infused to the interior with oil spots.

Provenance: Purchased in Belgium in the 1970/80s.

Exhibited: Oriental Ceramic Society (according to label).

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 15 may 2013