the sides skillfully modelled with lobed sides simulating petals, the box with a dense diapered pattern, covered overall save for the countersunk base with a pale blue-tinged clear glaze

購於1988年3月20日

The rims have some small flakes (max. approx. 0.7 cm). There are also original firing imperfections including frittings to the raised edges and kiln chips to the base.
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