A MING LONGQUAN CELADON INCISED-DECORATED JAR
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
The globular body incised with a geometric cross-hatched pattern, each diamond square enclosing a stylised cloud motif, dividing a band of ruyi-heads on the shoulder and overlapping plantain leaves above the foot, covered with a celadon glaze of bright olive-green tone with exception of the mouth rim and the underside base
8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm.) high, box
A MING LONGQUAN CELADON INCISED-DECORATED JAR
MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
The globular body incised with a geometric cross-hatched pattern, each diamond square enclosing a stylised cloud motif, dividing a band of ruyi-heads on the shoulder and overlapping plantain leaves above the foot, covered with a celadon glaze of bright olive-green tone with exception of the mouth rim and the underside base
8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm.) high, box