A Longquan celadon stem cup. Late Yuan/early Ming Dynasty

The sturdily potted cup with well-rounded sides and slightly everted rim, supported on a partly hollowed, spreading stem imitating a section of bamboo, covered overall with an unctuous green glaze except the footrim, burnt brick-red in the firing. 14cm (5½in) high. Sold for £4,560

Footnote: For similar examples of Longquan celadon stem cups, see J. Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, 2001, p.463, pls.16:2 and 16:3; see also J. Ayers, The Chinese Porcelain Collection of Marie Vergottis, p.30, pl.9.

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