Northern Song Dynasty Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware Saucer formed mouth Vase (WORLD CLASS) Joseph.Sharon@chinesemasterpieces.com
Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Ware Imperial Vase, with lotus leaves around the foot, draped cord buttons and flowers on the body, with bow string neck, and saucer formed head. The Vase has ivory colored transparent glaze over a white stoneware body, showing tear streaks in the glaze, and fire gilded bands around head and base that are layered with reddish Cuprite and greenish Malachite patina where the gold has worn, this proves its age and this is more reliable than a TL test. The vase is not marked but is likely a tribute piece. Measures approx 11 1/2" tall. ppjrs (click image to enlarge)