Very large Chinese flower-carved longquan celadon glazed porcelain jar. Ming dynasty, 15th century. Photo courtesy Freeman's

Typical Guan form, unglazed rim over wide body carved to show foliate blossoms and leaves within ribbed base, orange buff foot rim, glazed base. H: 10 L: 12 in. Several small chips to edge, wear to surface and appear to age at foot rim  Estimate $3,000-5,000 

PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia Gentleman

Freeman's. FINE & DECORATIVE ASIAN ARTS.  Saturday, September 10 at 10am www.freemansauction.com