A Rare Small Blue-Splashed Bowl, Tang Dynasty

A Rare Small Blue-Splashed Bowl, Tang Dynasty

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's

well potted with deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the cream ground splashed with a cobalt-blue glaze running in streaks towards the center on the interior and exterior, the concave foot left unglazed to reveal the buff ware. diameter 4 in., 10.2 cm. Estimate 4,000—6,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Acquired on the Hong Kong art market, early 1980s.
Offered at Sotheby's New York, 17th September 2003, lot 56.