JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 14 March 2023 - 10:00 AM start
A rare Chinese Longquan celadon guan-type octagonal stem cup,
Realised: $13,000 plus premium
Lot Details
probably Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644). The octagonal flaring sides with an unglazed deity sculpted in relief to the exterior of each panel, incised florals to the interior. Supported on a spreading stem foot with incised long leaf forms and encircling narrow collar, and is covered overall with a clear glaze of pale olive tone.H.128mm. Provenance: Purchased by our vendor from Sotheby & Co. London auction 'Chinese Ceramics 8th July 1975' lot 92 for £480 . Copy of receipt available.
