A relief-decorated celadon bowl. Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644), 14/15th century

A relief-decorated celadon bowl. Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644), 14/15th century With deep walls and a flared rim. The interior is decorated with moulded relief depicting two children playing amongst lotus tendrils, covered by an olive-green glaze; the faces, hands and buds are left unglazed. In the background an incised banana tree, flowers and foliage; the exterior with incised floral decoration and a surrounding lotus-leaf border. Glazed footring and base, with a ring-shaped unglazed area. Height 7.3 cm; diameter 17.4 cm

Estimate:£8,342.94

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