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Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

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LOT 129

Lot 129

A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FUNERARY JAR AND COVER, SOUTHERN SONG/YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)

A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FUNERARY JAR AND COVER, SOUTHERN SONG/YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)
Lot 129 Details
A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FUNERARY JAR AND COVER, SOUTHERN SONG/YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)

南宋/元 龍泉窯青釉蟠龍蓋瓶

The ovoid body rising from a short slightly tapering foot to a rounded shoulder and tall cylindrical neck with an everted flaring rim, carved around the exterior with overlapping stiff lotus leaves, modelled in high relief around the shoulder with a large dragon, the beast’s spiky body and tail coiled around the neck of the vessel with the head raised, alertly looking at a large ribbon-tied ball, the domed cover surmounted by a large goose, covered overall with a soft bluish-green glaze save the footring and rim which have burnt orange in the firing
height 10.6" — 27 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FUNERARY JAR AND COVER, SOUTHERN SONG/YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)
  • A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FUNERARY JAR AND COVER, SOUTHERN SONG/YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)
  • A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FUNERARY JAR AND COVER, SOUTHERN SONG/YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)
Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Collection

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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