A VERY RARE RUSSET-PAINTED BLACKISH-BROWN-GLAZED JAR WITH ROPE-TWIST HANDLESONG DYNASTY, 12TH-13TH CENTURYThe high-shouldered tapering body is painted in matte russet brown with two phoenixes swooping down from the shoulder, contrasting with the lustrous black glaze which also covers the interior where it thins to a brown color. The neatly cut, wide mouth is applied with a rope-twist loop handle.8 1⁄2 in. (21.5 cm.) high, fitted cloth box