A 'qingbai' lobed bowl. Song dynasty

A Qingbai lobed bowl. Song dynasty

the steep sides rising from a straight foot, the interior carved with three ogival panels of babies, alternating with floral sprays, covered in a pale blue glaze, 18.6cm., 7 3/8 in; together with a Qingbai bowl, Song Dynasty, the interior carved with 'flying' babies amongst foliage. Est. 4,000—6,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's.