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Fine and Rare Pair of Chinese Qingbai Glazed Vases and Covers

Southern Song dynasty, ca: 11th/ 12th century

Description

Each finely modelled and with attached animal and figural decoration around the neck and shoulder:
one with a tiger (symbol of Earth); the other
with a dragon (symbol of Heaven), and a reclining figure.  Each surmounted by a conical shaped cover with crane finial.  Jars such as these were likely used to hold wine.
Height: 14 inches (36 cm.)
Ex: South American Collection (acquired from our gallery in the early 1980’s)
Prior with John Sparks, London
 

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