Chinese, Northern Song Dynasty, 10th to 12th C. With reeded Henan-Ware decoration and double handles. Covered in overall brownish-black glazing.H. 28 cm ( 11 in.)Reference: A similar jar is illustrated by Hochstadter Early Chinese Ceramics in the BuffaloMuseum of Science, Fascicle No. 9 Fig 76. pare the jar to the example in the Malcolm Collection, illustrated by Jan Wirgin, Sung Ceramic Design No. 42, 1070 pl. 53K and later sold in London, March 29, 1977 lot 156. See also Eugen Bernat Collection for similar example sold Sothebys New York November 7th, 1980.Provenance: Pao & Moltke, Toronto. Purchased 1997. With original bill of purchase.