Rare Song Dynasty Qingbai Moulded Tripod Vases with Lion Handles

A pair of Qingbai moulded tripod vases, Song Dynasty (960-1279),…
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A pair of Qingbai moulded tripod vases, Song Dynasty (960-1279), a rare pair of Qingbai moulded tripod vases from the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with a pair of lion handles suspending fixed rings. The body coverd with a translucent glaze exhibiting a delicate pale aquamarine hue. A comparable example can be found in Lu Yaw, Feng Xianming, and Mary Tregear et al.'s 'Song Ceramics,' Singapore, 1983, no. 103, as well as the pair of Qingbai moulded tripod vases sold at Christie's Hong Kong, the pavilion sale, on 09/10/2019, lot 161, 17.2 cm high. Provenance: a Victoria private collection, similar example: a pair of Qingbai moulded tripod vases, Christie's Hong Kong, the pavilion sale, 09/10/2019, lot 161

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  • 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.  

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