KOREAN INLAID CELADON EWER AND COVER,Koryo Dynasty, 13th century. The ovoid body sanggam inlaid with weeping willow above two cranes and two swimming ducks, the other side with flying birds below a keyfret border on the shoulder rim, the shoulders with chrysanthemum sprays, the spout incised with lotus petals - 8 1/2 in. high. Estimate $8,000-10,000
PROVENANCE: Collection of a Maryland gentleman. Acquired in the 1990s
The neck, the handle and the spout are restored the loop on the cover has one piece missing.