A large 'Longquan' celadon dish Ming dynasty
Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
of shallow saucer shape, the interior carved with scrolling peony encircling a central lozenge diaper medallion, covered inside and out with a sea-green glaze apart from a broad ring inside the foot ring burnt orange in the firing, fitted box
45 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $4,800 (Hammer Price)
- $5,856 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some small areas around the rim burnt orange where the glaze has not adhered, some scatterred brown specks and bubble pits, and some grit adhering to the glaze mainly on the interior, some surface wear and scratches.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |