of pear shape with long neck and wide flared mouth, the body molded with a narrow band of stylized taotiemasks between keyfret bands, the shoulders set with mock lion-mask handles, covered overall in a bright turquoise glaze.

ProvenanceSotheby & Co., London, 6th July 1971, lot 104.

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