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A Henan 'oil spot' bowl, — A Henan 'oil spot' bowl, Southern Song dynasty 南宋 河南黑釉油滴歛口茶盞

A Henan 'oil spot' bowl,

A Henan 'oil spot' bowl, Southern Song dynasty 南宋 河南黑釉油滴歛口茶盞

A Southern Song dynasty ceramic tea bowl featuring the distinctive 'oil spot' glaze effect characteristic of Henan ware. The dark glaze with metallic speckles represents a refined example of Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 315

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A Henan 'oil spot' bowl,, A Henan 'oil spot' bowl, Southern Song dynasty 南宋 河南黑釉油滴歛口茶盞

A Southern Song dynasty ceramic tea bowl featuring the distinctive 'oil spot' glaze effect characteristic of Henan ware. The dark glaze with metallic speckles represents a refined example of Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Medieval Asian, Song Dynasty, Tea Bowl, Ceramic, Chinese, Oil Spot Glaze