A Fine Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar. Decorated with various appliqués moulded in the form of various Buddhist motifs and lotus leaves, the larger of the appliqués moulded with vajra (Buddhist sceptre). The cover and outer surface coated in a white slip on top of which is a particularly glossy and attractive streaky green glaze. The inner surface of the jar coated with a thin yellowish-green glaze. Kiln scars to both inner and outer surfaces show such vessels were fired in contact with each other and indeed had smaller vessels placed inside in order to conserve kiln space. Height 37.5cm (14.75 inches). From Yunnan province, 13th / 14th Century.

Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.