M5798

A large pair of Chinese high-fired ceramic ying qing, qingbai, storage vases and covers, each applied on the slender body with twelve standing figures and a further kneeling figure, beneath high-relief dragons writhing around the neck, with the moon, or a large circular pearl supported on a cloud spray, all amongst appliqués, including a further standing figure, deer, horse, qilin and cranes beneath a pie-crust relief band, the covers surmounted by cranes. Southern Song dynasty, early 13th century, circa 1220. Total height of largest with cover 95.5 cm.