China, Southern Song Dynasty, 12th to 13th century CE. Rare and extremely desirable Leaf bowl! Flared conical bowl in very dark brown glaze, the interior with the imprint of a leaf fired to a yellowish/pale brown color. For a very similar bowl, see Christie's Sale 2726, lot 1280, realizing $23750, September 2013. Size: 4.25" W x 1.875" H (10.8 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex- The estate of Paul and Louise Bernheimer, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA - acquired before 1980
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