A Zhejiang celadon glazed jar with carved decoration. Ming Dynasty

Of compressed globular form with alternating panels of flowers and Chinese characters surrounding its thickly potted exterior walls, a band of overlapping flower petals accenting its waisted foot area, the convex base plate separately formed and applied from the interior and most surfaces displaying a densely crazed glaze of pale leaf green hue (old chips). 13 1/2in (34cm) diameter- Sold for $2,700

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