| Close up view of 
    foot of a small Henan stoneware jar, water pot, in the shape of a lotus bud 
    with a shiny black glaze with subtle brown splashes delineating concentric 
    rings of very fine vertical russet markings.  Jin Dynasty 
    (AD1127-1279).  H. 3 in (7.6 cm), D. 3.5 in (8.9 cm).  |