A VERY RARE QINGBAI EWERSOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 12TH-13TH CENTURYThe ovoid body is divided by six vertical double-grooved bands in relief and decorated with vertical wavybed lines. The ringed trumpet neck is flanked by the long curved spout molded with a demon mask and the handle molded with bamboo-like nodes. The base of the neck is flanked by a pair of molded, upright floral tabs, and the vessel is covered overall in a glaze of pale blue color with slight greenish tinge.9 1⁄4 in. (23.5 cm.) high, Japanese wood box