A QINGBAI FOLIATE BOWL SONG DYNASTY

of conical form, the wide flaring sides rising from a gently tapered foot to a six-lobed rim, the centre inside with an indented circle, covered overall in a transparent glaze with a bluish tinge suffused with a network of icy crackles, the base unglazed revealing the buff-coloured body and inscribed with the character Chen, a family name, in black ink

Collection of Sir George Clutton, K.C.M.G. (d. 1970), until 1967.
Sotheby's London, 7th February 1967, lot 72 (£60).
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1967 (£60).
Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1967 (£60).