Although there are many Kinuta-type celadon bowls with carved lotus petal design, this one is exceptional in its thinness. Holding up it to the sun, lotus petals can be seen through the outer wall because of its thinness.
Formerly owned by Don-noh Masuda.

Publications
*Heavenly Blue: Southen Song Celadons, Nezu Museum, 2010 (see commentary by Sarah Sato)
*Fascinating Chinese Ceramics: The Machihda City Museum and Tokiwayama Bunko Foundation Collceitons, Machida City Museum, 2016 (see commentary by Sarah Sato)