A CARVED 'YAOZHOU' DISH NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY |

of conical form, with shallow flaring sides rising from a straight foot ring, the interior incised with three scrolling flower heads issuing from stylized leaves, the interior and exterior with a single line border below the rim, covered overall in an olive-green glaze, pooling in the recesses, Japanese wood box (3) 

Kochukyo & Co., Tokyo, 1990s. 

The dish in generally good condition with minor manufacturing imperfections commensurate with type, including slight over-firing in some areas and scattered minute kiln adhesions (both as illustrated).
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