Cizhou stoneware vase
With a high, pronounced shoulder extending into a short, wide neck. The body is decorated in black slip on a cream ground with four-lobed reserves set against a background of dense swirls. One reserve features a phoenix, another a crane, the last a scholar. Framed by two friezes of flowers and foliage.
H. 27.8 cm
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Paris.
CONDITION
Restorations to the foot, the shoulder and the neck, some parts have been broken and reattached with glue, cracks to the body
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.