Lot 92
  • 92

A WHITE-GLAZED 'MELON'-SHAPED EWER LIAO DYNASTY |

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 15 cm, 5 7/8  in.
of lobed globular form resembling a melon, surmounted by a foliate arched handle, set with a short octagonal spout and pierced on top, the central aperture protected by a small arched lug, applied overall with a rich cream-white glaze

Provenance

An old Hong Kong collection.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd-3rd June 2016, lot 666.

Condition

This ewer is in overall good condition, apart from some expected minor firing imperfections, including firing cracks and pinhole glaze pulls.
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