A QINGBAI-GLAZED COSMETICS BOX AND COVER SOUTHERN SONG DYNAS...

Estimate

£1,200 - £1,800

A QINGBAI-GLAZED COSMETICS BOX AND COVER
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127–1279)
青白卷草纹划花粉盒  南宋 1127–1279
the circular box with cover crisply moulded with a large blooming peony with scrolling foliage, the interior fitted with three small circular compartments, each linked by delicately moulded floral sprays and leafy tendrils, all covered in a bluish white glaze, the glaze stopping neatly above the foot to expose the fine white porcelain body
12.5m diameter

Laboratory Ralf Kotalla Thermoluminescence Report No.:72080812

PROVENANCE: Private Swedish Collection

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Good overall appearance. There is a professional old inner rim restoration (see uv image provided). Also, some very minor rim nicks in places. General wear consistent with ages and use.