A 'CIZHOU' WHITE-GROUND BLACK-PAINTED 'FLORAL' JAR NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

the bulbous body supported on a short foot, the exterior freely decorated in dark brownish-black over the white slip with three large floral sprays, the lower body left unglazed and revealing the pale greyish-buff body 

Galaxie Company, Hong Kong, prior to 1992.

Good overall condition with just minor glaze flaking to the rim, minor bruises to the foot and other general surface wear and firing irregularities.
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A closely related jar from the collection of J.T. Tai & Co., included in the exhibition Mostra D'Arte Cinese, Palazzo Ducale, Venezia, 1954, no. 525, was sold in our New York rooms, 22nd March 2011, lot 148.