A small 'qingbai' cup and stand. Song dynasty

A small 'qingbai' cup and stand. Song dynasty

the cup with deep rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot, the stand of flower form rising from a high spreading foot, covered overall with an ice-blue glaze save for the rim of the cup, 9cm., 3 1/2 in; together with a Qingbai bowl, Song Dynasty, of foliate form, the interior carved with 'petals' radiating out from the base. Est. 2,000—3,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's.