Qingbai Chrysanthemum Box, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty
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A rare large Qingbai chrysanthemum-shaped box and cover, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty (1127-1368) the box and cover are each moulded with chrysanthemum petals on the sides, and are covered inside and out with a transparent glaze of aqua bluish-white tone with the exception of the base, exposing the fine white ware, 14 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, Sydney, Australia
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