probably Song dynasty, ovoid form with a spreading cup form rim, two small loop handles applied at neck, arched spout with applied bowknot decoration underneath, glazed all over in crackled oyster glaze, 7 x 5 in. - Provenance: From the Collection of Emmanuel Gran; Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, May 2, 1952, "Chinese & Japanese Art, Egyptian & Other Antiquities", Lot 305, illustrated on page 51 (accompanied by catalog); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition
some small chips to foot, tiny chip to spout, some glaze crazing and small flaws (as made), light scratches and wear