12th-13th century AD. A cream-glazed tall bowl with shallow foot; band of painted dark brown dots to the inner rim, circumferential tan-coloured band below, the inside walls with painted line decoration, yellow leaves and brown line decoration to the base. 426 grams, 21.5cm diameter (8 1/2"). Property of a Marylebone lady; previously with Rabi Gallery, 94 Mount Street, London since 1978; formerly in a collection from the 1930s. Fine condition, repaired.