Chinese Black Glazed Melon Shaped Jar, Song or Jin

A Chinese black-glazed lobed jar shaped like a melon dating from the Song or Jin dynasty. It has two small loop handles.

Dimensions are: 6 1/4 inches tall X 8 1/2 inches wide, 15.9 cm X 21.6 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: It is in overall good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong.

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