Vase with wave pattern, Qingbai-related ware

Historical period(s)
Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, 13th century
Medium
Porcelain with transparent pale-ivory (qingbai-related) glaze
Style
Nancheng ware
Dimensions
H x W x D: 15.4 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm (6 1/16 x 4 x 4 in)
Geography
China, Jiangxi province, Nancheng county, Fuzhou city
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art
Accession Number
F1984.20
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Vessel
Type

Vase

Keywords
China, lion, porcelain, Qingbai ware, Song dynasty (960 - 1279), Southern Song dynasty (1127 - 1279), WWII-era provenance
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Published References
  • Sarah Booth. The Freer's Rare Catch: Gallery Acquires 30 Flawless Ancient Chinese Ceramics. Washington, May 23, 1984. p. B2.
  • H. W. Siegel, Helen D. Ling. Ying Ching Porcelains of the Tang and Song Dynasties: Collection of the Late J.E. Melchior., Limited edition. Shanghai. cat. Y 126, p. 29.
Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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