Lot Essay
A similar jar, but without the cover, is illustrated in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, vol. I, London, 1994, pl. 456.
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NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (960-1127)
Details
A LARGE HENAN-TYPE BLACK-GLAZED JAR AND COVER
Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
The exterior of the wide bulbous bowl covered with a thick lustrous black glaze stopping above the foot, the dish-shaped cover glazed to match, the rim of the jar unglazed
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high
Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
The exterior of the wide bulbous bowl covered with a thick lustrous black glaze stopping above the foot, the dish-shaped cover glazed to match, the rim of the jar unglazed
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
Sale room notice
THE RESULT OF OXFORD THERMOLUMINESCENCE TEST no. C101x36 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DATING OF THIS LOT