A Chinese Guan type porcelain Taibai beehive-form water pot

Qing dynasty Qianlong period　

Guanyao vials have a small round mouth, short neck, sloping shoulders, bulging abdomen, and round feet. The carcass is light and the shape is simple and dignified. Shiny gray celadon glaze is applied to the whole body, the enamel is moisturized, the glaze surface is smooth, and small cracks are looming, which is elegant and dignified, which is pleasing to the eye.

PROVENANCE:From The Estate of Garold G. Darty(1930-2019) of Bear, DE. Born in Townsend, DE on June 29, 1930, Garold was a life-long Delaware resident. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1948 until 1954. He worked as a surveyor for Delaware Dept. of Transportation for 37 years, from 1954 until retiring in 1991. A devoted family man, he especially loved family gatherings and crab feasts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in his yard, garden, and home. He was a faithful Phillies and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing all across the country and accomplished his goal of visiting 48 of the 50 states. Bud was a member of The United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where he served as an usher and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family.