A RARE CARVED QINGBAI MEIPING
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 12TH CENTURY
The tapering ovoid body carved with three six-lobed medallions enclosing peony sprigs reserved on a rouletted ground, separated by small foliate scrolls, all between cloud collar-like borders above and below, covered with a glaze of pale blue tone continuing over the lipped rim
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high
A RARE CARVED QINGBAI MEIPING
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 12TH CENTURY
The tapering ovoid body carved with three six-lobed medallions enclosing peony sprigs reserved on a rouletted ground, separated by small foliate scrolls, all between cloud collar-like borders above and below, covered with a glaze of pale blue tone continuing over the lipped rim
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high