A RARE SMALL CARVED YAOZHOU EWER,

FIVE DYNASTIES-NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (907-1127)

RARE PETITE AIGUIÈRE YAOZHOU SCULPTÉE,

CINQ DYNASTIES - DYNASTIE SONG DU NORD (907-1127)

五代-北宋 耀州刻花水滴

Description:

6.1 cm high

The ewer is finely carved with a delicate floral motif, covered in a soft olive-green celadon glaze typical of Yaozhou ware. It features a compact, globular body with a short spout and a curved handle, creating a harmonious and well-balanced form. The intricate carved decoration and smooth glaze showcase the high level of craftsmanship in Yaozhou ceramics of this period.

Condition:

Overall good condition.

Additional Feature:

With a Japanese wood box.

Provenance & References:

Japanese Private Collection.

A related ewer is illustrated by Tao Song, YAOZHOU WARE: China's Outstanding Carved Celadon, 006 Yaozhou relief-carved "peony" ewer with "sky-blue" glaze.

A similar example see Ploy Auction Hong Kong - Immaculately Exquisite -The Ten-Views of Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection of Early Ming Gilt-Lacquer Guandi and Chinese Ceramics 02 April 2019  Lot 3502.

Ploy Auction Hong Kong - In Pursuit of the Past - A Selection of Archaic Chinese Bronze Wares and Ceramics & A Fine Selection of Early Chinese Ceramics 04 April 2017 Lot 3315.