Lot 1069. A white-glazed ovoid lobed ewer, Five dynasties-Northern Song dynasty, 10th-11th century; 6 in. (15.5 cm.) high, cloth box. Price realised USD 4,788 (Estimate USD 3,000 – USD 5,000). © Christie's 2022
The oval body is set with a short spout and has a Y-shaped handle decorated with small florets, terminating in two molded floral appliques. The whole is covered in an ivory-white glaze that continues onto the base.
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong, 1989.
Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 25 march 2022