Lot 421. A pair of 'Yue' jars, Six dynasties (220-589); 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in. Estimate 200 - 300 GBP. Lot Sold 687 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008

each of globular form rising from a concave base to a short straight neck, set at the shoulder with four lug handles and covered overall in an olive-green glaze; together with a similar jar incised around the shoulder with geometric bands, and a water pot of compressed globular form. Quantity: 4.

Literature: Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 1 (single jar) and 12 (water pot).

Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pl. 19 (single jar).

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London