Chinese Yuan Cizhou Black Glazed Moon Ewer

This piece has a flared neck and a globular body, typical of the forms seen in Cizhou ware. The body is decorated with freely drawn floral motifs and abstract patterns, which may inc...

This vase is sturdily potted with a robust ovoid body that rises from a short, spreading foot to a gently tapering neck, finishing with a lipped mouth rim. The exterior is decorated ...

The elongated body is fluidly painted in brown on a white slip and under a clear glaze with a broad band of abstract floral scroll between a band of upright petals below and further ...

The vase features a broad, rounded body with a slightly flared neck and a pedestal base. The decoration consists of intricate brushwork in iron-brown pigment, depicting figures and s...

This jar features a carved design, which is typical of Cizhou ware. It has a creamy white and brown color scheme, and the prominent decoration of lotus flower, which is a common motif in Chinese art and culture, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. The carving technique involves coating the vessel with a layer of white slip (liquid clay), then carving away parts of it to create the design, revealing the darker clay body beneath. This technique allows for a strong contrast between the background and the carved motif. Period : Song-Yuan Dynasty Type : Jar Medium : Cizhou Ware Size : 21.5 cm(Height), 11cm(Mouth Diameter) Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong * Cizhou Ware Cizhou is the name given to a number of stonewares, grey or buff, of varying degrees of hardness, with painted, incised or carved decoration on a clay slip. These stonewares were not only made in the region of Cizhou, Hebei Province, but in several provinces of China during the Song, Yuan and Ming periods. The great centres of production were in the north of China in the provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shanxi. Cizhou wares seem to have been very popular, made for a clientèle of rich merchants, at a period when the paintings of famous...

The oviform body molded with floral and leaf pattern reminiscent of waves, all covered with an olive-brown glaze. The glaze drips and irregular streaks of brown-glazed pottery from that period are distinctive aesthetic elements of Song-Yuan Dynasty brown glazed ceramics, with glaze colors ranging from deep chocolate to light amber or honey tones. Date : Song-Yuan Dynasty(960~1368) Type : Olive-Brown-glazed pottery Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Bonhams London 13 May 2024 - The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art - Lot 12 (Price realised : 2,432 GBP / Type : Related) 2) Christies Mar 2015 - The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth...

Cizhou ware is known for its robust forms and freely applied decoration, often featuring a white slip under clear glaze. The pillow is rectangular, with a slightly curved top surface to accommodate the head of the sleeper. The decoration on this pillow features an incised design, delineated with fine lines to create a clear and simplistic representation. The motif includes floral elements, likely peony or chrysanthemum, and foliage, which were popular during the Song and Yuan periods. The carving is subtle yet skillful, showing the artistry and aesthetic preferences of the era. Period : Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th Century Type : Pillow Medium : Cizhou Ware Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Datong Museum - Cizhou Pillow...

This Qingbai ewer features a rounded body with smooth curves, a short spout, and a looped handle, presenting a harmonious and balanced form. The lid is adorned with a flower-shaped f...

The dish is decorated to the centre with a moulded appliqué dragon chasing the flaming pearl surrounded by a carved stylised foliage band at the cavetto. The moulded fluted exterior ...

A lovely Chinese amber glazed pottery pouring vessel, Liao Dynasty (907 to 1125 AD). The vessel featuring a globular body with an elongated neck sligh...