Lot 1118. A rare splash-glazed applique-decorated ewer, Tang dynasty, 7th-8th century, 8 ¾ in. (21.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 7,000 - USD 9,000. Price realised USD 30,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The ovoid body is covered with a dark brown glaze decorated with splashes of pale bluish cream color that highlight the three arrangements of floret appliques on the shoulder and the handle that rises to the pinched mouth rim.

Provenance: IIn Hong Kong prior to 1996.
Sotheby's New York, 22 September 2005, lot 10.
Peter Scheinman (1932-2017) Collection, New York.

Note: The result of Chinese University of Hong Kong thermoluminescence test no. 1171 (8 October 1996) is consistent with the dating of this lot.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York