A LARGE CIZHOU CUT-GLAZE OVOID JAR
A LARGE CIZHOU CUT-GLAZE OVOID JAR

YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)

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A LARGE CIZHOU CUT-GLAZE OVOID JAR
YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368)
Of rounded ovoid form, cut through the brown glaze with three registers of decoration, the central with large lotus and peony sprays reserved on a band of scored lines, the upper with four birds in flight amidst stylized floral sprays, the lower band with a stylized phoenix in flight, all within double bowstring borders, the interior and the base also glazed brown
12 5/8 in. (32 cm.) high

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