A PAIR OF CHINESE YAOZHOU CELADON CONICAL TEA BOWLS NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
Of conical form with bubble suffused celadon glaze of olive hue, the footrim of each cut back into the glaze, with finger nail marks surrounding the foot and kiln grit adhering. One bowl very slightly wider than the other.
The larger 4.5cm high, 11cm diameter
Condition Report Condition:
No visible damage. Some minor kiln flaws including grit adhereing to the footrims of each, some scattered small iron spots, one bowl with a small piece of grit adhering to the rim under the glaze Approximately 172 gms weight. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.