Antique Chinese Song Dynasty Cream Glazed Ceramic Bowl indigo which would look great displayed

which would look great displayed with some colourful flowers

or as wall decor for any contemporary kitchen

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

antique book containing many Japanese writings and stamps

to create a beautifully crafted piece

Antique Chinese Song Dynasty Cream Glazed Ceramic Bowl indigo which would look great displayedHere 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