Lot 6007
A RARE XINGYAO WHITE GLAZED EWER <br />Tang Dynasty (AD618-907)
This ewer has outwardly arched edge, a short neck, and a long, rounded belly. Attached to the neck and belly on one side is an elongated curved rattan design handle. On the opposite side of the handle is a short, round spout. Most Tang dynasty zhihu ewers show this kind of design. The whole vessel is glazed pure white. The finish has a smooth, glossy luster, and is free of impurities. A very fine and representative specimen of a white glazed ewer from the Tang dynasty's Xingyao kiln.
H: 13.5 cm
Estimate
TWD 1,417,000-1,822,000
HKD 140,000-180,000
USD 18,100-23,200
Sold Price
Old Private Hong Kong Collection
Literati Sublimation - Oriental Arts for the Chinese Scholars
Ravenel Spring Auction 2015 Hong Kong
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 3:30pm