A very rare white glazed jar, Tang Dynasty (AD618-907). Estimate HKD180,000 - 220,000 (TWD729,000 - 891,000) (USD23,200 - 28,400). Photo courtesy Ravenel.

This jar has a lipped rim and a bulbous belly. It is completely covered with white glaze of a pure tint, and has a very regular shape. The craftsmanship is excellent, the ceramic body firm and well worked. Manufacturing a vessel of this considerable size is rather difficult, and the round lines running around the belly reveal traces from the casting process. It is especially rare to see a Tang jar of these proportions, and with such an attractive glaze, preserved in such good condition, making this a very valuable addition to any collection. H: 16 cm

Ravenel Spring Auction 2015 Hong Kong. Literati Sublimation - Oriental Arts for the Chinese Scholars. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 3:30 PM. Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel Boardroom, Mezzanine Floor, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong