A large painted 'Cizhou' jar
Yuan dynasty

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

the stoutly potted ovoid body surmounted by a short slightly waisted neck with lipped rim, the sides freely painted in dark brown on the creamy-white ground with a broad frieze of stylised bird motifs, below panels of calligraphy alternating with panels of floral sprays around the shoulders, all between bands of wavy lines, revolving wood stand

(2)
73 cm high

Provenance

Arch Angel Antiques, Hong Kong, 2004

Condition Report

Some glaze shrinking around the base and some surface wear over the sides. A band of unglazed 'spur' marks and horizontal band around the shoulders. Generally good condition.

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