A SONG STYLE ‘STAR BLOSSOM’ BOWL Lot n° 717

A SONG STYLE ‘STAR BLOSSOM’ BOWL China, Song Dynasty Style, but later, presumably late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The conical bowl shows a characteristic, finely stippled russet-black ‘hare’s fur’ glaze to the exterior, stopping in wavy lines with a distinctive drop well above the broad foot, revealing the earthenware below. Provenance: From a notable Dutch private collection. Condition: Very good condition with wear, traces of use, expected firing irregularities, a small glaze flake to the rim, some pitting, one larger open bubble (ca. 2 mm diameter) to the center of the well with an associated microscopic, almost invisible hairline. Weight: 263.4 g Dimensions: Diameter 13.6 cm While the ‘hare’s fur’ glaze continues into the interior of the bowl, it is further covered with a black and white swirling glaze forming a stylized blossom in the shape of a star.