A RARE QINGBAI 'WILLOW BASKET' JAR, SOUTHERN SONG-YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)
A RARE QINGBAI 'WILLOW BASKET' JAR
SOUTHERN SONG-YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)
The exterior is finely incised with parallel lines forming concentric semi-circles on two sides. A row of iron-spot bosses encircles the shoulder between two incised lines. The jar is covered inside and out with a glaze of even pale blue color that ends in an irregular line around the unglazed, flat base which has burnt pale orange in the firing.
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) diam.
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A RARE QINGBAI 'WILLOW BASKET' JAR
SOUTHERN SONG-YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)
The exterior is finely incised with parallel lines forming concentric semi-circles on two sides. A row of iron-spot bosses encircles the shoulder between two incised lines. The jar is covered inside and out with a glaze of even pale blue color that ends in an irregular line around the unglazed, flat base which has burnt pale orange in the firing.
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) diam.
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A PRINCELY COLLECTION