Lot 802. A rare large Cizhou white glazed ewer, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 11 ¼ in. (23.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The ewer is sturdily potted with a tapering globular body rising to the tall cylindrical neck with flared mouth rim, that is flanked by a double-strap handle and angled spout, and is covered with a white slip under a clear glaze that ends irregularly on the slightly flared foot to expose the fine buff ware, Japanese wood box.

Japanese wood box

Provenance: Mayuyama, Tokyo.

Christie's. Masterpieces of Cizhou Ware: The Linyushanren Collection Part IV, New York, 13 September 2018