Lot 2811. A russet-painted black-glazed jar, Northern Song-Jin dynasty (960-1234); 8 in. (20.2 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 250,000 - HKD 320,000. Price realised HKD 350,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020.

The globular jar is boldly painted in bold russet-iron brush strokes with floral motifs against a thick, glossy black glaze extending to much of the interior and the base. The foot ring is unglazed, revealing the pale brown biscuit body.

Provenance: Sold at Sotheby’s New York, 17-18 September 2013, lot 78
Lam & Co. Antiquities, Hong Kong.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 9 July 2020