Of ovoid form with ear handle and "s" form spout. Decorated with intricate openwork panels of honeycomb design, with surrounding borders decorated with flowers and leaves. The pot has an inner core with additional floral decoration.
Height: 4 7/8 inches (12.5 cm.)
Length: 7 inches (18 cm.)
Ex: Astor/ Marshall Family CollectionsLinglong or "elegant" ware was very difficult to make. Accordingly, it was a very costly type of porcelain to procure at its time of manufacture.
The finished complete form belies the intricacy involved in its production. Such porcelain is more frequently encountered in cups and occasionally small vases and garnitures.
