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AN AMBER GLAZED FLASK AN AMBER GLAZED BOWL A GREEN GLAZED FLASK
Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty
Typically modelled after a leather pouch- The footed bowl with deep rounded sides, Modelled in the form of a leather saddle
form flask, with an upright loop handle and rising to an everted rim, covered in a honey- bag, set on a concave base and incised
cylindrical neck, the amber glaze falling short toned amber glaze, running half way down to each side with scrolling foliate designs
of the foot to reveal the buff coloured body, the body to the exterior. within everted borders simulating the leather
Japanese fitted box. 20cm (7 7/8in) diam. seams, below two pierced flanges flanked
28cm (11in) high (2). by crouching figures, beside a broad circular
£1,000 - 1,500 spout.
£1,000 - 1,500 HK$9,700 - 15,000 33cm (13in) high
HK$9,700 - 15,000 CNY8,500 - 13,000
CNY8,500 - 13,000 £800 - 1,200
Provenance HK$7,800 - 12,000
625 Bluett London (label) CNY6,800 - 10,000
A PAIR OF AMBER GLAZED FLASKS
Liao Dynasty Compare with an example in the Museum of
Each modelled after a leather pouch with Fine Arts Boston, Charles B. Hoyt Collection,
tubular spouts and upright pinched loop accession no. 50.1747.
handles, the honey-tone glaze falling short of
the lower bodies.
The tallest: 29cm (11 1/2in) high (2).

£1,000 - 1,500
HK$9,700 - 15,000
CNY8,500 - 13,000

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART II | 227