Northern Song Dynasty Offical Ding Kiln White Ware Lotus Formed Mouth Vessel (WORLD CLASS) Joseph.Sharon@chinesemasterpieces.com
Northern Song Dynasty Offical Ding Kiln White Ware lotus formed mouth Vessel with ovoid body, shoulder has five tubes, neck with bowstring ribs, incised lotus leaves and flowers, Vase has ivory colored transparent glaze over a white stoneware body, shows some tear streaks in the glaze, and fire gilded bands around rim and base that are layered with reddish Cuprite and greenish Malachite patina where the gold has worn, this proves its age and is more reliable than a TL test. The base is marked with the word Guan and this means offical. The vessel is likely a tribute piece. Measures approx 11 3/4" tall. ppjrs (click image to enlarge)