of compressed baluster shape, the wide mouth surmounted with a short tapering neck, the sides decorated in low relief with a scaly dragon in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst wisps of clouds, all above a band of stylized waves encircling the base, evenly applied overall with an unctuous olive-green glaze, the rim and beveled foot unglazed and burnt orange.

Provenance: Property of Dr. Bo Ewert.
Sotheby & Co., London, 24th July 1973, lot 56.

Sotheby's. Informing the Eye of the Collector: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art from J.T. Tai & Co. 22 Mar 11. New York