EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBChinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Lidded Melon Vessel
About Seller
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
About Auction
LiveMar 20, 2025
Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
View Full Catalog (267)
- Lot Description
East Asia, China, Song Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1278 CE. A beautifully crafted Qingbai ware lidded vessel in the form of a melon or gourd, fashioned from bright white clay and coated with a semi-transparent white glaze with a slight green tint. The glaze pooled in the recessed areas, creating depth and visual interest, especially where it has dripped around the base. The exterior features incised vertical ribs, a dimpled top, and a button stem, enhancing the resemblance to a lobed melon. The interior is partially glazed on the lower half, while the unglazed base reveals the pristine white clay. Covered boxes like this were often used to store powders, cosmetics, and other daily-use items. Qingbai ware, defined by its smooth, glassy glaze, originated under the Song Dynasty and reached its height from the 10th through 13th centuries. Its signature pale blue-green tint or "shadow" results from a small amount of iron oxide in a reduction-fired kiln, which also allowed for thin-walled, delicate forms. Size: 3.25" Diameter x 3.3" H (8.3 cm x 8.4 cm)
Compare to similar example at Sotheby's London, 14th December 1982, lot 104, and another example in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number: C.613-1918.
Provenance: private San Rafael, California, USA collection, acquired in 2003
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#190268Condition
Stable hairline fissure on the interior of lid. a few minor chips and glaze craquelure, but otherwise excellent.
- Shipping Info
-
All shipping is handled in-house for your convenience. Your invoice from Artemis Gallery will include shipping calculation instructions. If in doubt, please inquire BEFORE bidding for estimated shipping costs for individual items.
-
- Buyer's Premium
