Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Ceramic Vessel - 22 cm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Celadon stoneware vase with a crackled glaze dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a hammer-form vase with two fish-dragon handles, dimensions 22 x 10 x 8 cm, in good condition, acquired from the Maison de vente aux enchères in France in 2024.

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Crackle-glazed celadon stoneware vase from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Chinese celadon mallet-shaped vase with two fish-dragon shaped handles, made during the Yuan-Ming dynasty according to the Song Longquan celadon type.
Céladon production undoubtedly reached its peak during the Song dynasty, which subsequent generations have attempted to recreate.
Ancient Japanese restoration using Kintsugi on a fish tail at the neck of the vase.
No other restoration has been carried out.
Dimensions 22 x 10 x 8 cm

Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the integrity of the piece.

Crackle-glazed celadon stoneware vase from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Chinese celadon mallet-shaped vase with two fish-dragon shaped handles, made during the Yuan-Ming dynasty according to the Song Longquan celadon type.
Céladon production undoubtedly reached its peak during the Song dynasty, which subsequent generations have attempted to recreate.
Ancient Japanese restoration using Kintsugi on a fish tail at the neck of the vase.
No other restoration has been carried out.
Dimensions 22 x 10 x 8 cm

Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of metals (XRF test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the integrity of the piece.

Details

Culture
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
Century/ Timeframe
MING dynastie (1368-1644)
Name of object
Vessel
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Height
22 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
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