A precious antique ceramic lidded bowl or container with a grayish crackle celadon glaze, typical of Song dynasty Guanyao ware. The smoothly shaped container rests on a raised base and is rounded, wider at the middle section with slightly narrower rim/base. It is in very good condition with the original circular metal ring pull on the lid. A very tactile piece. Underside with impressed seal - four characters  

The texture and tonality in Song-dynasty ware stands out from the rest of the pieces of the earlier and later generation. The term "Guanyao" refers to the official kilns from the Tang to the Yuan dynasty.
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