Antique Chinese Song Dynasty Cream Glazed Ceramic Bowl indigo to create a beautifully crafted

to create a beautifully crafted piece

The interesting illustration in the middle we think resembles a flower

and a deep blue patch on the back which is revealed on the front due to some wear at the bottom

including fine checks and plain weaves

which would look great displayed with some colourful flowers

Antique Chinese Song Dynasty Cream Glazed Ceramic Bowl indigo to create a beautifully craftedHere we have a stunning, antique Chinese ceramic bowl, dating back to the Song dynasty (960 1279 AD). Although this bowl may be small it is packed with rich Chinese history and illustrates the major movement in Chinese ceramics. Due to the depletion of timber in China, during the Song dynasty, coal was used instead to fuel the kilns. This altered the iron impurities within the glaze causing a change in colour, from cool blue to a yellow cream slip