"Ruyao" celadon ware bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960 - 1127)

The piece is covered with a crackled celadon glaze of a blue hue that is concentrated in the folds and lighter at the ends. The bowl is perfectly moulded on a circular base that expands outwards in an open form. The sides of the piece are thin and slightly rounded. There are five atifle marks on the base.

It is in perfect condition with no cracks or restorations. 

Height: 3.60 cm; Diameter: 14.70 cm; Base diameter: 10.30 cm; Weight: 256 g

Provenance: 

Private collection Turkey, Meltem Karabeyoglu.

Dr. Meltem Karabeyoglu is a Turkish born entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, lecturer and collector who is acknowledged for her deep and multi -dimensional knowledge and continuous presence in iraq over two decades. Dr. Karabeyoglu is the president of Karabeyoglu family enterprises, active in petroleum, mining and defence industries.