Small, thick-glazed jar, probably Henan, China, Song (960-1279) or Jin (1115-1234) dynasty Solidly turned with sides rising from a narrow base to broad shoulders below a short neck, covered entirely in a glossy black glaze accentuated on the outside by vertical russet streaks, the rim of the mouth and foot ring left unglazed, revealing the beige stoneware body. Thick glaze flows run down the body. A Paul Bié collection label affixed to the base. Height : 12 cm