A small Longquan Guan-Type 'Lotus Petal' bowl. Southern Song Dynasty, (1127-1279). The bowl is carved on the exterior with overlapping petals which radiate from the base and is covered all over in a pale olive-celadon glaze suffused with a network of cream-colored crackle. The foot rim is left unglazed. Similar example: Sotheby's Hong Kong. China / 5000 Years, 20 Nov 2021, lot 382, property of a gentleman, a Longquan Guan-type 'Lotus' cup, song dynasty. Sold HK$56,700, diameter 8.5 cm, height 4.5 cm