Page 360 - The art of the Chinese potter By Hobson

PLATE LXXVII

Fig. i. Vase with low globular body, wide neck, expanding at the
rim, which is shaped in six foliations each folded in the middle.
There are six ribs inside the neck. Buff porcellanous ware
with carved ornament under a brownish green celadon glaze,

lightly crackled. The design consists of six formal sprays of
foliage vertically disposed on the body, and stiff plantain

leaves on the neck.
Northern Chinese celadon. Sung dynasty. H. 4-75*.
In the possession of Mr. S. D. Winkworth.

Fig. 2. Box, circular, with slightly rounded top ; brownish
stoneware with finely carved designs under a brownish green

celadon glaze. On the cover are finely drawn peony scrolls

and a foliage scroll border ; borders of scalloped leaves on the

sides. The glaze under the base and inside is decidedly
brown, and recalls that found under the base of the numbered
Chun flower-pots.

Northern Chinese celadon. Sung dynasty. D. 69".
In the possession of Mr. P. David.