A Longquan celadon-glazed jar, zhadou, Song-Yuan dynasty, 12th-13th century
Lot 15. A Longquan celadon-glazed jar, zhadou, Song-Yuan dynasty, 12th-13th century; 4 ¼. in. (10.8 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 10,456 - USD 15,684). Price realised GBP 16,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2018.
The jar is potted with bulbous body and a broad cylindrical neck, covered overall with a sea-green glaze. The unglazed foot rim reveals the orange-red coloured clay.
Note: Compare to a very similar zhadou sold at Christie's New York, 16-17 September 2010, lot 1312.
A rare Longquan celadon zhadou, Song-Yuan dynasty, 12th-13th century; 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high. Sold for 27,500 USD at Christie's New York, 16-17 September 2010, lot 1312. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 6 November 2018

