Lot 302
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A RARE QINGBAI TWO-PIECE MODEL OF A GRANARY
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A RARE QINGBAI TWO-PIECE MODEL OF A GRANARY

SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 13TH CENTURY

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A RARE QINGBAI TWO-PIECE MODEL OF A GRANARY
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 13TH CENTURY
Potted as a vessel and cover in the form of a circular granary with an outer wall of pilasters raised on square blocks and 'pegged' to the inner wall with tenons, the circular stepped base with a short staircase leading up to the entrance, the cover modelled as a tiled roof surmounted by a large bud finial, covered with a glaze of greyish-blue tone, some small restorations to lintel
12¾ in. (32.5 cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Compare the very similar example in the Falk Collection sold in Christie's New York, 26th October 2001, lot 102, and another, smaller and more simplified example, also in the Falk Collection, sold in Christie's New York, 15th October 2001, lot 458.

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