'Mati Zun' Water Pot - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Blue and White 'Mati Zun' Water Pot | China, Late Qing dynasty, 19th–early 20th century An elegant Chinese porcelain water pot (shui cheng) in the distinctive mati zun (马蹄尊), or “horse's hoof” form, with a tapered body that gently flares towards the base. The exterior is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a literary scene depicting scholars gathered beneath a gnarled pine tree in a mountainous landscape. The reverse bears a calligraphic poem in two vertical columns: 巴陵一望洞庭秋 只見孤峰水上浮 “From Baling, one gazes across Dongting Lake in autumn; only a solitary mountain peak appears to float upon the water.” The verse is attributed to the Tang dynasty poet Zhang Shuo (667–730). The base bears an apocryphal six-character Qianlong mark. Dimensions: H6,6 x W7,4 cm Condition: Good overall condition, with no damage reported. Please examine the photographs carefully. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item's condition. Shipping: The water pot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance.

Estimate:£251.27

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