A FINE QINGBAI-GLAZED WATER DROPPER WITH CARVED LOTUS PETAL ...

Hammer

£360

A FINE QINGBAI-GLAZED WATER DROPPER WITH CARVED LOTUS PETAL DECORATION
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
青白莲纹水注 南宋 
Finely potted with a compressed, rounded body, the exterior carved with many lotus petals extending upward from the foot toward the shoulder. A curved handle is applied to one side, opposite a short spout rising gently from the shoulder.  The vessel is covered overall with a Qingbai glaze of pale blue tone, a brownish glaze on the spout and handle. The glaze stops neatly above the foot, revealing the fine, white porcelain body characteristic of the Jingdezhen kilns
7.0cm high

PROVENANCE: Private Swedish Collection

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