A FLASK-SHAPED CIZHOU WARE WATER DROPPER WITH FLORAL DESIGN.

Decorated to the cream ground in russet and chocolate brown colours with a flower-spray, the base with original hole, Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), height c. 15.5 cm.

PROVENANCE:
The collection of the managing director Ivan Traugott (1871-1957), and thence by descent.

LITERATURE:
In the hand written inventory list of Ivan Traugott's possessions. Lot 1291, purchased by The Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in London, 1920. Marked with label.

The book is not included in the lot/sale.

NOTE:
https://emuseum.cornell.edu/objects/13502/flaskshaped-water-dropper-with-floral-design-tzuchou-war.