A FINE QINGBAI-GLAZED BOWL WITH INCISED FLORAL DECORATION SO...

Hammer

£360

A FINE QINGBAI-GLAZED BOWL WITH INCISED FLORAL DECORATION
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127–1279)
青白卷草纹碗 南宋 1127-1279 
Thinly potted with deep, rounded sides rising from a short foot, the interior finely incised with a central flowerhead and grass surrounded by gently scrolling foliage. The incised lines, fluid and spontaneous, are softly blurred beneath a translucent, bluish Qingbai glaze that pools within the carving. The exterior left plain, covered with the same glaze that stops neatly above the foot to expose the fine, white porcelain body typical of Hutian wares
20.0cm diameter

PROVENANCE: Private Swedish Collection.

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Good overall appearance. There are two hairline cracks (see image provided); also a very minor rim nick.