A Chinese Henan russet striped bowl; C13-14th

A Chinese, Henan, Cizhou-type black glazed bowl; C13-14th.
The deep, rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, the interior covered in a black glaze decorated with two rows of closely spaced vertical russet stripes, while the slightly mottled black glaze on the exterior falls in an irregular line above the foot to expose the fine buff ware.
 
Dimensions; approximately 15 cm diameter.
 
Condition; good condition, with some age related wear. There is a short firing defect to the interior.
 
Provenance; acquired from and old French collection.