Rare Qingbai Lobed Vase, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)
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A rare Chinese Qingbai lobed vase, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The vase is well potted with a lobed ovoid body below a trumpet neck that rises to an outward-turned, flower-shaped mouth, and is supported on a scalloped foot, all under an even greenish-blue glaze. Provenance: An important private collection of Asian Art, Leonard Joel, 12/09/2021, lot 28. Accompanied by the certificate of Antiquity, Hong Kong Art craft Merchants Association limited, 12/06/2007, no. 1826. Compare a qingbai vase with a similar shape but with a more yellowish and pale glaze, see Sotheby's 25/11/2014, lot 1015, 26 cm high; fitted box
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- Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
- Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
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