Lot 1483. A dark amber-glazed ovoid ewer, Liao dynasty, 10th century; 6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 6,875. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

The body is decorated with two bands of applied pendent leaf-like appliques above three small medallions, and has a reel-shaped neck, and a grooved strap handle set opposite the conical spout. The vessel is covered with a transparent glaze of deep amber color that falls irregularly onto the slightly spreading foot.

Exhibited: Oriental Ceramic Society, London, The Arts of the Sung Dynasty, 1960, pl. 46, no. 122.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013