Sold for:
$200
$200
CHINESE LEAD-GLAZED EARTHENWARE JAR, YUAN DYNASTY, H 2 3/4":This jar of cream-buff earthenware body is of globular shape with short neck and flat base. Decorated in molded relief with two dragon-like animals with the heads turned backward and a flaming pearl. These strange creatures, particularly their heads, resemble the Hinduist mythological sea monster Makara. The jar is covered with lead glazes of green and yellowish-brown colors. Cf. Related jars in Addis, "Chinese Porcelain Found in the Philippines. . .", pl. 29a, upper left; Locsin, Oriental Ceramics. . ., pl. 25, right.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2005-04-16
