A SMALL MING DYNASTY SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY WATER POTChina, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or possibly earlier. Of compressed globular form, supported on a circular foot, and surmounted by a short straight lip. The body covered in green glaze with yellow and aubergine splashes at the shoulders. Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, glaze losses, a tiny chip to the lip, and some manufacturing flaws. Provenance: Estate of André Dubreuil (1951-2022). Renowned for his innovative furniture and decorative arts, André Dubreuil was a leading designer, whose background as an antiques dealer and painter informs his artworks. Dubreuil established himself as a designer in 1986, with the production of his ‘Spine Chair’. Through his extensive world travels, Dubreuil expanded his idiom, absorbing the arts and crafts of the places he visits into his various tables, ceramics, lighting fixtures, and decorative objects. Classical East Asian and French antiques were enduring influences, evident in the shape, structure, and materials of his pieces. Weight: 93.8 g Dimensions: Height 3.4 cm, Diameter 4.5 cm