Lot 37. A Longquan celadon pear-shaped vase, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The vase has a bulbous body with a tall neck that rises to a dished rim and is covered overall with an even glaze of pale sea-green color. 6 ¼ in. (15.9 cm.) high. A firing crack under the glaze which associates with a kiln grit adhesion to the interior of the neck and firing imperfection on the misshapen mouth; other fine cracks extend from the foot rim to the body of the vase, but are not obtrusive ; the vase is slightly warped and misfired. Estimation: USD 2,000 - 4,000

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