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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

A large painted 'Cizhou' jar
Yuan dynasty

(2)

Estimate $6,000 – $8,000

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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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Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Guy Cairnduff


Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith
  

Alison Alford

Alison Alford

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Alison Alford

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hur
       

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

     

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard

Liza Hallam

Administrator

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Liza Hallam
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0815  |  21 Jun 2017  |  Sydney
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