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A Jizhou 'tortoiseshell'-glazed bowl,

A Jizhou 'tortoiseshell'-glazed bowl, Song dynasty 宋吉州窰玳瑁釉盌

A Song dynasty bowl from the Jizhou kilns featuring the distinctive tortoiseshell glaze technique. This ceramic demonstrates the sophisticated glazing methods of medieval Chinese pottery.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 348

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A Jizhou 'tortoiseshell'-glazed bowl,, A Jizhou 'tortoiseshell'-glazed bowl, Song dynasty 宋吉州窰玳瑁釉盌

A Song dynasty bowl from the Jizhou kilns featuring the distinctive tortoiseshell glaze technique. This ceramic demonstrates the sophisticated glazing methods of medieval Chinese pottery.

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