Yue‑Style Celadon Ewer & Carved Floral Cosmetic Box,Five‑Dynasties‑Northern Song Dynasty

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Dimensions:Ewer: Height 9.5cm (3‑3/4in), Diameter 12cm (4‑3/4in); Cosmetic Box: Height 5cm (2‑in), Diameter 12cm (4‑3/4in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,let’s closely examine this set comprising a Yue‑style celadon ewer and a carved floral cosmetic box,both dating to the Five‑Dynasties‑Northern Song period.These two fine ceramic artifacts have survived more than a thousand years without deep penetrating cracks,no large‑scale chip losses and no invasive restoration or repainting work.You may examine every surface of the ewer: globular body,spout,handle,petal‑moulded lid and the ring foot;likewise inspect the lobed cosmetic box,its relief‑carved cover and elaborate interior fittings.Genuine burial‑derived surface weathering,mild glaze pitting and soft age‑related wear can be observed on rims,lid edges and box lip surfaces;all wear is naturally accumulated over centuries of interment and later collection,there is zero artificially applied fake patina.The ewer is coated in soft greyish‑green celadon glaze,the exterior is densely covered with moulded wave patterns,minor iron speckles and faint discoloration spots are scattered across the glaze,authentic kiln‑born firing characteristics rather than later‑time damage.The cosmetic box features crisply carved peony floral relief on the cover,its lobed body houses an elaborate interior fitted with three tiny modelled cups together with lotus‑stem ornamentation;fine natural crazing spreads beneath the creamy celadon glaze.The unglazed ring foot of the ewer and the box base expose coarse buff‑toned pottery clay with burial earth encrustation and old trimming marks;no modern grinding or chemical cleaning has altered the original bases.This precious group originates from a distinguished private early Chinese ceramic collection based out of Boston,Massachusetts.The former collector acquired this group from a reputable Toronto Asian antiquities dealer back in the mid‑1980s;they remained safely preserved in this single‑family private estate for over forty years and are being presented to public auction for the very first time.Description:This attractive Yue‑style celadon group includes a small globular ewer and a lobed cosmetic box from the Five‑Dynasties‑Northern Song era.The ewer has a full rounded bulbous body,short straight spout,sturdy loop handle and a petal‑relief moulded lid.The whole exterior is decorated with dense moulded wave scroll patterns under soft grey‑green celadon glaze,glaze pulls back at the ring foot to reveal the rough buff‑colored body.The cosmetic box is of lobed melon‑shape;its domed cover is exquisitely carved in high relief with full‑blown peony blossoms and leafy vines.When opened,the interior reveals a sophisticated integrated fitting:three miniature cups connected by sculpted twisting lotus stems and flower ornaments,crafted to hold cosmetics and fragrant powders.Both pieces bear the subdued,elegant aesthetic of southern celadon wares of the period.Small ewers served for wine or water serving while fitted cosmetic boxes were essential noble‑ladies’ toilet articles.This group well reflects sophisticated daily‑life craftsmanship of the Five‑Dynasties‑Northern Song period and is a desirable collectible set for early celadon enthusiasts,

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