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SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
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A JIZHOU PAINTED 'FLORAL' JAR AND COVER
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The compresed globular body of the jar is painted in dark-brown slip against the buff body with a horizontal band comprising two opposite cartouches, one enclosing a lotus blossom, the other with a camellia bloom, separated by cresting waves, all below a band of overlapping petals on the shoulder and above line borders around the foot; the cover is also painted in dark-brown slip with stylised lotus stalks surmounted by a pointed loop finial, all painted areas liberally covered with a clear glaze.
7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) diam., box
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The compresed globular body of the jar is painted in dark-brown slip against the buff body with a horizontal band comprising two opposite cartouches, one enclosing a lotus blossom, the other with a camellia bloom, separated by cresting waves, all below a band of overlapping petals on the shoulder and above line borders around the foot; the cover is also painted in dark-brown slip with stylised lotus stalks surmounted by a pointed loop finial, all painted areas liberally covered with a clear glaze.
7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) diam., box
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