MING DYNASTY, 14TH CENTURY

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A LONGQUAN CELADON JAR, GUAN
MING DYNASTY, 14TH CENTURY
The well-potted, tapering globular body is covered overall with a glaze of pale olive-green color. The jar is supported on an unglazed foot rim burnt orange in the firing, with the underside of the base countersunk in the center.
13 in. (33.1 cm.) wide, lacquer cover signed by Sotesu, Japanese double wood box

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Please note that the estimate for this lot was printed incorrectly in the catalogue. The correct estimate is $10,000-12,000.

Lot Essay

The undecorated, exterior of this jar serves to emphasize its well-potted shape as well as its attractive glaze. Compare the similar undecorated Longquan celadon jar, with cover, dated early to mid 14th century, illustrated by R. Krahl in Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, vol. I, Yuan and Ming Dynasty Celadon Wares, London, 1986, p. 293, no. 215.

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