A QINGBAI EWER AND COVER

A QINGBAI EWER AND COVER
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The ewer is potted with straight sides supported on a broad foot ring rising to a slanted shoulder and tubular neck, applied to the shoulder with a gently curved spout and upright strap handle; the cylindrical cover is surmounted by a mythical beast-form finial, all covered with a clear pale bluish-white glaze pooling at the recesses.
8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high, box