A LARGE 'YAOZHOU' CELADON-GLAZED CARVED 'FLORAL' BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY |

of broad conical form with gently rounded sides rising to a lipped rim, the interior with combed leaves sprouting from a carved undulating vine encircling a lobed, floriform center enclosing further foliage, covered overall with an olive-green glaze suffused with a fine craquelure, the foot ring left unglazed exposing the buff clay body

Chinese Art, Museum of Decorative Arts, Copenhagen, 1950, cat. no. 465 (according to label).

In overall good condition, with one hairline crack extending over the rim, approx. 1 cm down either side. With typical firing imperfections. The base with a label affixed.
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