#1693 • Southern Song Dynasty Guan Ware Brush Washer

Part of Majestic Jewels, Timepieces & Exotic Cars (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $105,000-$107,000 Southern Song Dynasty Crackle Glazed Guan Ware Mallow-Form Brush Washer (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This is an extremely rare Guan Ware brush washer typical of the Southern Song Dynasty. The dish is of Mallow form potted with eight lobes in the shape of a mallow petal, flaring from a shallow ring base. The dish is covered with a thick greyish-green glaze with dense russet and black crackles. In 2016, a similar Guan Ware brush washer sold at auction for over $4.8 million. This piece comes from the estate of a Vietnamese Royal Family (the family now lives in the United States, and wishes to remain private as they still have relatives living in Vietnam). Measurements: 3.75"H x 7.5"D.