Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A substantial pair of pale blue-green glazed ceramic granary jars, each with ovoid body with floral decoration, piecrust lip above with a row of twelve facing robed attendants, dynamic serpentine dragon above encircling the ribbed neck, biconvex bulb below the rim, conical lid with bird finial. 5.2 kg total, 50cm each (19 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in an important Cotswolds collection; formerly stock from a ceramics dealer in Bath, UK.[2]Fine condition. A nice pair for display.