A Chinese porcelain Yingqing ware box and cover, Song Dynasty Ceramic Art from China

A Chinese porcelain Yingqing ware box and cover,  Song Dynasty Ceramic Art from China
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Price
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Status
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Origin
China
Reference
1323-11


Description

A chrysanthemum-petal-shaped box and cover with flat base and convex cover. On the cover a lightly impressed decoration of leaves. Except for the base and around the rims, the box is covered with a greenish/bluish transparent glaze.

Small boxes, such as this example, were produced by various kilns throughout China since at least the Tang dynasty. Used to hold a variety of cosmetic materials such as lotions, powders, incense and medicines, each kiln produced a local variant, with differing shapes, sizes, glazes and decorations.


Dimensions

Height
3.00 cm / 1 in
Diameter
8.00 cm / 3 in

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Literature

Palace Museum, Beijing, "The Complete Treasures of the Palace Museum: Porcelain of the Song Dynasty", Hong Kong 1996, pg. 192, fig. 174. B. Gyllensvard, "Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection", Stockholm 1964, pg. 169-170, fig. 552-554.