Henan-type Blackware Large Tea Bowl

China, Jin Dynasty, 1115-1234
Dimensions 7.25” (18.4 cm) dia

Angular sides with a pronounced thumb groove just below the outer rim, the conical body tapering to a splayed foot (unglazed). Dark iron brown-black glaze covering 2/3 of the exterior and revealing a cream white biscuit body.
Ex. Pao and Moltke, Toronto, ca 1980-1990.

For the shape, compare with a more russet glazed example (damaged) in Christie’s New York, ex Linyushanren Collection, 24JUL2020, Lot 57.

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