A Ming style celadon-glazed ewer
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
the pear-shaped body supported on a short straight foot, rising to a slender waisted neck with broad everted mouth, set on one side with a slender upright spout joined to the side with a shaped strut opposite the bold strap handle, the sides carved with scrolling peony below a foliate scroll and upright stiff leaves, covered overall in a sea-green glaze except for the square-cut foot rim
31.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $25,000 (Hammer Price)
- $30,500 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some small bubble pits and thinning of glaze around the handle edges and a bubble pit at the base of the spout and on mouth rim. Some surface scratches and wear overall. Otherwise generally good condition
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