Lot 816. A large Cizhou white glazed meiping, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 12 ¾ in. (32.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The ewer has a tall, ribbed neck rising to a wide, everted rim, and an upright slightly curved and faceted spout opposite the strap handle, and is covered overall with a white slip under a clear glaze that ends irregularly above the splayed foot to expose the pale grey ware, Japanese wood box.

Japanese wood box.

Provenance: Kochukyo, Tokyo.

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