Lot 3144. A small moulded Qingbai ewer and cover, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) overall height. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000 (USD 15,543 - USD 23,314). Price realised HKD 100,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The ewer is moulded around the body with two continuous friezes of stylised flowers between lotus petals around the base and a petal collar, , and covered under a pale translucent bluish glaze stopping above the base. The cover is moulded in the form of a chrysanthemum, the mouth rim and underside are unglazed, box
Literature: History of Chinese Ceramics, vol. 2, Taipei, 1985, p. 474
Christie's. Chinese Ceramics From The Yangdetang Collection, 30 November 2016, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
