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LOT 72

Lot 72

A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)

A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)
Lot 72 Details
A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)

元至明 龙泉青釉龙纹盖罐

Heavily potted and well carved in low relief with a large four-clawed dragon, its open mouth and scaly body depicted above stylized waves with one claw reaching toward a flaming pearl, the cover modeled as a lotus leaf carved with a second dragon, both jar and cover are coated with a thick, dark sea-green glaze save for the foot, revealing the burnt-orange biscuit body
器身厚重,浅浮雕刻饰一条四爪巨龙,张口鳞身,盘踞于波纹之上,一爪伸向火珠。盖作莲叶状,并雕饰另一条龙。罐身及盖施厚重暗梅子青色釉,唯底足露素胎,显火石红。
including cover height 10.8 in — 27.5 cm

Estimate $80,000-$120,000

Realised: $122,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)
  • A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)
  • A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)
  • A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)
  • A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)
  • A Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644)
Provenance:

Castle Antiques, New York, 1950s
Brooklyn Estate, New York
Private Collection, Toronto
來源:
纽约Castle Antiques古董,1950年间
纽约布鲁克林遗产
多伦多私人收藏

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 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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