California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5179 
A JIZHOU WARE TORTOISESHELL GLAZED BOWL    宋 吉州窯玳瑁紋碗


  • Dimension: Diameter: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $2200

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.