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PROPERTY FROM THE JUNKUNC COLLECTION
A LONGQUAN CELADON 'DRAGON' JAR AND COVER
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
Details
A LONGQUAN CELADON 'DRAGON' JAR AND COVER
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The lower body of the jar is carved with a wide band of upright petals below the ribbed upper body encircled by an applied four-clawed dragon with ridged dorsal spine pursuing a flaming pearl. The cover is surmounted by a crane with extended wings, and both the vessel and cover are covered overall with a glaze of soft sea-green tone.
9 in. (22.7 cm.) high
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The lower body of the jar is carved with a wide band of upright petals below the ribbed upper body encircled by an applied four-clawed dragon with ridged dorsal spine pursuing a flaming pearl. The cover is surmounted by a crane with extended wings, and both the vessel and cover are covered overall with a glaze of soft sea-green tone.
9 in. (22.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.
Brought to you by
Vicki Paloympis (潘薇琦)
Head of Department, VP, Specialist