Lot 429. A white-glazed stemcup, Tang dynasty (618-907). Estimate 200 — 300 GBP. Lot Sold 2,000 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008

the hemispherical body supported on a high spreading hollow foot with five spurs, covered overall in a straw-white glaze falling short of the base to reveal the pinkish-white body, 9cm., 3 1/2 in; together with a similarly glazed lobed bowl, 10th Century, a bowl moulded with ducks in flight, Song Dynasty, and a lobed saucer dish, Song Dynasty. Quantity: 4.

Literature: Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 434 (moulded bowl), 364 (lobed bowl) and 383 (lobed saucer dish). 

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London