A Rare Qingbai Brown-spotted Double Gourd-form Ewer And A Cover
YUAN DYNASTY, EARLY TO MID-14TH CENTURY
This rare qingbai ewer from the Yuan Dynasty showcases the distinctive double gourd form that was particularly favored during the early to mid-14th century. The vessel features the characteristic pale blue glaze typical of qingbai ceramics, enhanced by brown spotting that adds visual interest and demonstrates the potter's sophisticated control of glazing techniques. Both the ewer and its fitted cover exemplify the refined craftsmanship of Yuan Dynasty ceramics, representing a period when Chinese potters continued to innovate upon earlier Song Dynasty traditions while developing their own aesthetic preferences.
- Provenance
- Hugh Moss Ltd., London, November 1972.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Christie's
Notes
LITERATURE S. G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1975, p. 105, fig. 32. S. G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, Revised and Enlarged Edition, New York, 1989, pp. 129 and 301, fig. 123. EXHIBITED New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, on loan 1972-2021, no. L.1972.77.2. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Rufus Chen (陳嘉安) Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this ASIANARTNY@CHRISTIES.COM +1 212 636 2180 VIEW CONDITION REPORT
🔨 Auction Lot
Important Chinese Art
March 26, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $10,795
Lot 604
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