A CIZHOU BROWN-PAINTED JAR SONG DYNASTY |

of baluster form, boldly painted in a brown slip reserved on a cream ground depicting meandering foliate scrolls with combed details

There are shallow chips to the foot, some original to the firing. There is expected surface wear and insignificant hairlines to the rim and foot. As visible in the catalogue illustrations there is light discolouration to the neck and shoulder.
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