Lot 167
Pair Chinese Song Dynasty Funerary Jars as lamps

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Description
Pair of Chinese Song Dynasty glazed folk funerary jars without lids, mounted as lamps. Typical decorations, one of a dragon and the other possibly a tiger. These applied animals are above a row of simply molded figures around the shoulder. Both are in a light straw/celadon transparent crackle glaze and have some losses. Dimensions::Jar 12"H without wood base, fixture. 25.5H overall. Property from a private Manhattan collection