Age: Probably 12 to 13th century Song to Jin dynasty

Description: A rare and attractive Chinese "Ding-type" Meiping vase. The tapering body is covered with a Persimmon glaze with an olive-brown tone stopping below the slightly flaring mouth rim and covering the projected foot rim.

Size: 9 1/8", 23.20cm.

Provenance From a French Collector of early Chinese Ceramics, collecting for almost 40 years. By repute acquired from the collection of Lord Dunbar in England.

Lot Notes: Compare a similar example Offered at Christie's New York, 20 September 2002, lot 291 and also at Christies "Convention Hall" June 1st 2016 lot 3113.

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