Lot 93 , An unusual Chinese Longquan celadon garlic neck bottle vase, Song / Yuan dynasty, 28cm, glaze cracks

An unusual Chinese Longquan celadon garlic neck bottle vase, Song / Yuan dynasty, the neck modelled with persimmon fruit sprigs with borders of concentric rings, burnt orange ring to foot, 28cm, glaze cracks
Estimate £800-1,200

There are numerous fine glaze cracks all over, one of which may have extended into a body crack running from the sprig decoration on the neck to the base, minor typical firing imperfections, otherwise in good condition with no restoration or chips.


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Sold for £1,100