Lot Essay
Compare the similar ewer and cover with a narrow raised band encircling the shoulder illustrated in Zhongguo Taoci Quanji, vol. 9, "Dingyao", Shanghai, 1981, pl. 20
Details
A RARE DING-TYPE GLAZED WINE POT AND COVER
FIVE DYNASTIES
The finely potted vessel of globular form tapering to a short cylindrical foot, applied with a grooved strap handle opposite a short angled spout, the flat cover with a stem-form knob, covered overall with a clear glaze pooling to pale green in the recesses, cover with restored chips-- 4 3/4 in. (12cm.) high
FIVE DYNASTIES
The finely potted vessel of globular form tapering to a short cylindrical foot, applied with a grooved strap handle opposite a short angled spout, the flat cover with a stem-form knob, covered overall with a clear glaze pooling to pale green in the recesses, cover with restored chips-- 4 3/4 in. (12cm.) high
Exhibited
Baltimore, The Baltimore Museum of Art, Born of Earth and Fire, Chinese Ceramics from the Scheinman Collection, September 9-November 8, 1992, no. 48