A Chinese White Crackle Glazed Porcelain Ewer

probably Song dynasty, ovoid form with a spreading cup form rim, two small loop handles applied at neck, arched spout with applied bowknot decoration underneath, glazed all over in crackled oyster glaze, 7 x 5 in. - Provenance: From the Collection of Emmanuel Gran; Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, May 2, 1952, "Chinese & Japanese Art, Egyptian & Other Antiquities", Lot 305, illustrated on page 51 (accompanied by catalog); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition Report: some small chips to foot, tiny chip to spout, some glaze crazing and small flaws (as made), light scratches and wear