A CELADON-GLAZED 'CHANGSHA' BOWL TANG DYNASTY / FIVE DYNASTIES

the straight sides rising from a slightly splayed foot and a countersunk base, applied overall with a lightly crackled olive-green glaze, pooling slightly around the exterior of the rim, Japanese wood box (5)

Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (d. 1982), acquired circa 1947-51, no. 195. 
Bluett & Sons, London, 3rd May 1961.
Collection of M. Hanabusa, Esq. 

The Ceramic Wares of Hunan Province, Bluett & Sons, London, 1961.

In mostly good condition with minor manufacturing imperfections (including scattered indentations to the body, small iron spots, and minor kiln adhesion), scattered small frits, and light abrasion to the interior of the rim. The glaze has wear and some accretions near the foot, both as expected from burial. There is an old label applied to the base.
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The lot is accompanied by a copy of the original Bluett & Sons invoice and introduction to the exhibition.