NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127) The bowl is elegantly potted with thin, slightly rounded sides flaring to a lobed rim, fluidly carved on the interior with lotus blossoms and leaves on slender stems, covered inside and out with a lustrous, pale ivory-toned glaze with the exception of the mouth revealing the fine, white body. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm.) diam., box