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SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
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A LONGQUAN CELADON 'DRAGON' URN AND COVER
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The exterior of the vessel is moulded and incised with overlapping stylised lotus petals below a moulded dragon chasing a small dog and a bird to the neck and shoulder. The cover is decorated by four vertical rows of curled flanges surmounted by a bird finial. Both the jar and cover are covered in a rich olive-green glaze.
11 ¼ in. (28.5 cm.) high
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The exterior of the vessel is moulded and incised with overlapping stylised lotus petals below a moulded dragon chasing a small dog and a bird to the neck and shoulder. The cover is decorated by four vertical rows of curled flanges surmounted by a bird finial. Both the jar and cover are covered in a rich olive-green glaze.
11 ¼ in. (28.5 cm.) high
Provenance
With Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London.
Sotheby's London, 10 November 2004, lot 537.
From the collection of a private European collector.
Sotheby's London, 10 November 2004, lot 537.
From the collection of a private European collector.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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