A Chinese cizhou black-glazed tea bowl, 12th-13th century. Photo Bonhams.
with russet-splashed pattern to the interior, rim fixed with metal band, the black glaze stopping at the incised spiral pattern, 13.6cm diam. Estimate AU$ 1,000 - 2,000 (€690 - 1,400)
Provenance: Private collection NSW, purchased in London in the 1960s
Bonhams. ASIAN ART, Sydney, Paddington, 22 Jun 2014 -www.bonhams.com