The seat is of barrel shape, the sides pierced and carved with Dogs of Fo (lions), plantains and chrysanthemums, with moulded bands of beading between. The top is moulded with a chequer pattern. It has an even greyish-green celadon glaze.

Literature: Anthony du Boulay, The Duberly Collection of Chinese Art at Winchester College (Winchester, 2019), p. 20

Provenance: Bequeathed as part of the Duberly Collection, 1978; purchased by Major Montagu and Lady Eileen Duberly from John Sparks, 23 March 1961 (£122); sold Sotheby’s, London, 21 March 1961, lot 34 (£98)

Location: Not on display