Bowl with Incised Lotus Decor
Chingtechen Ware
Sung Dynasty
(A.D. 960-1279)
Height                    6.1cm
Depth                     5.3cm
Diameter of mouth 17.4cm
     The cavetto and center 
of this bowl are incised 
with a shallow pattern of
intertwined lotuses, in 
which the lotus leaves and 
petals are both striated  
with a comb pattern.  The  
outer wall is decorated 
with two layers of incised  
lotus petals, one above 
the other.