Porcelain
GUAN-GLAZED FANG HU
China, Yongzheng Mark and Period (1723 - 1735 AD)
Porcelain, 12.5 in.
The rectangular body rising to broad shoulders flanked by mask-and-ring handles, covered overall in a thick opaque grey glaze suffused with a bold network of dark crackles in imitation of Song dynasty guan ware. The base retaining an old ‘Emerie et Cie’ label, as well as an exhibition label.
Cf. Christie’s. Art d’Asie. Paris, 7 Jun. 2011. Auction catalogue. “Vase en porcelaine à glaçure de type guan, hu, Chine, dynastie Qing, marque à six caractères en cachet et époque Yongzheng (1723–1735).” Lot 194.
CELADON-GLAZED LOTUS POD BOX AND COVER
China, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821 - 1850 AD)
Porcelain, 2.75 in.
The form of the current box and cover simulating a lotus flower in bloom with a mature pod in the centre, an innovative form originally presented by the potters at the imperial kiln during the Yongzheng period. The design is based on earlier wooden examples used to hold crickets.
Cf. Christie’s. The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. Hong Kong, 28 May 2014. Auction catalogue. “A Small Celadon-Glazed Lotus Pod-Form Box and Cover, Daoguang Six-Character Seal Mark and of the Period (1821–1850).” Lot 3449.
RARE PHOENIX-HEADED EWER
China, Probably Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127 AD)
Porcelain, 9.1 in.
The globular body rising to a tall cylindrical neck and tapering spout, the neck surmounted by a phoenix head, flanked at the shoulders by simulated strap mounts and set opposite a curved handle, covered overall in a glossy translucent glaze of pale bluish tone.
Cf. Sotheby’s. Song Ceramics From A Distinguished Private Collector. Hong Kong, 4 Apr. 2017. Auction catalogue. “A Rare Qingbai ‘Phoenix-Head’ Ewer, Northern Song Dynasty.” Lot 3208.
