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Lot Essay
Renowned as one of the five classic kilns of the Song dynasty, the Ding kiln is celebrated for its exquisite white wares. Its distinctive ivory-white glaze has been treasured by many, including emperors and scholar-officials. The present ewer is minimally decorated with a single line encircling the shoulder, emphasizing the form of the vessel and reflecting the refined aesthetics characteristic of this period.
Compare a Ding ewer of similar shape, but with carved decorations, in the Musée Guimet in Paris, where it is dated late 10th century to early 11th century, illustrated in Sekai toji zenshu – 12 Song, Tokyo, 1977, pl. 133. Ewers of this form were also produced at the Yue kilns. See, for example, the Yue celadon ewer with a similar domed cover and knop, as well as the accompanying warming basin, which sold at J. J. Lally & Co., Christie’s New York, 23 March 2023.
Compare a Ding ewer of similar shape, but with carved decorations, in the Musée Guimet in Paris, where it is dated late 10th century to early 11th century, illustrated in Sekai toji zenshu – 12 Song, Tokyo, 1977, pl. 133. Ewers of this form were also produced at the Yue kilns. See, for example, the Yue celadon ewer with a similar domed cover and knop, as well as the accompanying warming basin, which sold at J. J. Lally & Co., Christie’s New York, 23 March 2023.