Description: A RARE CHINESE CIZHOU IRON-DECORATED JAR LIAO DYNASTY (916-1125)
The jar of squat globular form, potted in stoneware, covered in white slip, with iron brown decoration of four stylised flowers to the shoulder, each separated by six vertical iron brown lines. The unglazed base demonstrating the characteristic granular body.
12cm high, 16cm diameter
Condition Report: Condition:
Slightly mineralised patina from burial. No other visible faults or damage. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.