A SMALL DING-TYPE CARVED JAR WITH COVER
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The thinly potted, angled sides rising to a thin unglazed rim, well carved on the exterior with feathery foliate scrolls, covered in a white glaze with a slight greenish tint stopping before the low foot ring to expose the fine white biscuit, the cover carved with petals radiating from a small knot at the slightly domed centre to the flat edge
3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) high, box
A SMALL DING-TYPE CARVED JAR WITH COVER
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The thinly potted, angled sides rising to a thin unglazed rim, well carved on the exterior with feathery foliate scrolls, covered in a white glaze with a slight greenish tint stopping before the low foot ring to expose the fine white biscuit, the cover carved with petals radiating from a small knot at the slightly domed centre to the flat edge
3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) high, box