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A MOTTLED WHITE GLAZED STONEWARE MINIATURE FIGURE OF A DOG, SONG DYNASTY
奥地利
09月12日 下午5点 开拍 / 09月10日 下午3点 截止委托
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A MOTTLED WHITE GLAZED STONEWARE MINIATURE FIGURE OF A DOG, SONG DYNASTY

China, Hebei Province, 960-1279. Well potted in the form of a dog standing foursquare, the body extending into a broad tail that rises closely along the back. The head held high and turned sideways, distinguished by a prominent snout, large round eyes, a broad incised mouth, and floppy ears that fall to either side. The back of the animal covered with a lustrous, finely crackled white glaze, subtly suffused with sparse dark brown mottling and iron russet specks.

Provenance: V. Li, Casey Building, Hong Kong, 2013. Collection of Dr. Koos de Jong, acquired from the above. A Dutch art historian and collector, Dr. Koos de Jong has worked across several cultural institutions in the Netherlands from 1976, serving as the director of the European Ceramic Work Center in Den Bosch between 1999-2009, before retiring in 2009. He has authored hundreds of articles and several books on Dutch fine and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the modern era. His scholarly interests expanded to Chinese material culture, culminating in the 2013 publication of Dragon & Horse: Saddle Rugs and Other Horse Tack from China and Beyond, a pioneering study on Chinese equestrian gear. Continuing this line of inquiry, his more recent book published in 2021, Small China: Early Chinese Miniatures, explores the largely overlooked world of Chinese miniature objects, combining archaeological research with art historical insight.
Condition: Very good condition with wear and typical firing irregularities including glaze recesses, dark spots, and pitting. Minor flaking to the glaze with associated minor touchups.

Weight: 11.0 g
Dimensions: Height 4.0 cm

The dog attained widespread popularity in ancient China, as evidenced by the early Chinese miniatures that have survived. It was valued primarily as a guard and hunting dog, the protector of home and hearth, a loyal companion to shepherds, and a playmate for children. Despite these practical attributes and its position as the eleventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, the dog has not traditionally been regarded as a prominent auspicious symbol. Figurines such as this might have been used for play, but have also been found in tombs.

Literature comparison:
Compare a closely related white glazed stoneware figure of a standing dog with iron pigments, China, Hebei province, Northern Song dynasty, dated 12th century, 3.3 cm high, in the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, accession number F1909.389.

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