Lot 94. A Xing-type incised 'lotus' jar and cover, Five Dynasties (907-960), 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000 (USD 7,763 - USD 10,351) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017.

The jar is incised with a band of upright lotus petals outlined in double-line, the slightly domed cover is incised with a four-petal flower-head encircling a pod-form finial, covered overall with a clear glaze of light ivory tone, the underside of cover and foot ring of jar are unglazed revealing the fine white body.

Provenance: Ben Janssens Oriental Art, London, 2013

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 April 2017, Hong Kong