California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 13, 2015  June 13, 2015

 Lot # 5794 
A JIZHOU BOWL WITH TORTOISESHELL DESIGN    宋 吉州窯玳瑁釉碗


  • Dimension: Diameter: 6 3/8 in (16.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

Potted with conical sides rising towards rim, it is overall covered with a rich dark brown glaze splashed in translucent brown yellow glaze in style of tortoiseshell, ending short of the foot to expose the unglazed foot ring. Song Dynasty period.