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A 'Longquan' celadon vase Ming dynasty
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
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the sides carved with flowering peony stems rising from a band of flutes at the base to cloud scrolls around the shoulders, all beneath the sea-green glaze falling short of the footrim burnt orange in the firing
25.4 cm high
Condition Report
Overall consistent medium to heavy crazing to the exterior and interior. Small loss to the glaze on one side near the shoulder approx 3mm wide, however it appears to be from the firing process. Losses to the inner rim of the foot. Top rim in good order. Body rings sound when tapped. No cracks.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
