Lot 832. A Northern brown-glazed lobed ewer, China, Five Dynasties period-Northern Song dynasty, 10th-11th century 8 1/8 in. (21.5 cm.) high. Estimate $8,000 - $12,000. Price Realized $15,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The ovoid body divided into six lobes by carved double lines, and with curved spout and handle, the shoulder applied with two small molded tabs attached to the trumpet-shaped neck, covered overall with a dark brown glaze thinning to mushroom on the edges, the foot left unglazed, exposing the buff ware, box

Provenance: The Collection of Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, acquired in Hong Kong, 1987.

Christie's. THE COLLECTION OF ROBERT HATFIELD ELLSWORTH PART IV - CHINESE WORKS OF ART: METALWORK, SCULPTURE AND EARLY CERAMICS, 20 March 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza.