A 'YAOZHOU' CELADON 'FLORAL' BOWL NORTHERN SONG / JIN DYNASTY

of conical form with everted rim resting on a low knife-pared foot, the interior crisply molded with a central stylized flowerhead medallion set with the character yang encircled by an undulating leafy stem issuing three large blooms and three smaller blossoms, the exterior incised with petal-like radiating lines, the foot ring unglazed for firing

The bowl is in overall good condition. There are iron stains and one glaze flaw along the exterior rim and base.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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It is rare to find bowls of this type with inscriptions.  A similar example bearing a similar yang mark was sold in these rooms 23rd March 2011, lot 557. A bowl of the same pattern, lacking the mark, excavated from the kiln site, is illustrated in Yaozhou Kiln, Xi'an, 1992, along with a ceramic mold used to make the 'chrysanthemum' pattern.