California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6158 
A JIZHOU WARE TORTOISESHELL GLAZED BOWL    宋 吉州窯玳瑁纹碗


  • Dimension: Diameter: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1600
  • Estimate To: $2500

Potted with conical sides rising towards rim, it is overall covered with a rich dark brown glaze splashed in translucent brown yellow glaze in style of tortoiseshell, ending short of the foot to expose the unglazed foot ring. Song Dynasty period.