ovoid jar and cover

A superb celadon-glazed ovoid jar and cover. Mark and period of Yongzheng - Photo Sotheby's well potted with the gently curved sides rising to broad shoulders sweeping up to a short narrow neck, all supported on a broad low foot complementing with the overall profile, fitted with a small cylindrical cover with a flat top and rounded sides, covered overall in a classic flawless pale-celadon glaze, the recessed base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle in underglaze blue; 13.9 cm., 5 1/2... [Lire la suite]

An Imperial celadon-glazed ovoid jar and cover, China, seal mark and period of Qianlong.  Photo Nagel the jar of characteristic ovoid form curving gently to the short neck surmounted by a low circular domed cover, moulded on either side with two C-shaped or half-moon. H. 22 cm. Lot 1037. Estimate 30000 / 50000 € Nagel Auctions. "Asian Art". May 10th 2012 http://www.auction.de/