California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3197 
A LONGQUAN CELADON 'FLOWER' CENSER WITH COVER    明 龍泉刻花蓋爐


  • Dimension: Height: 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm) Diameter: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2200

The cylindrical body rising to a flat everted rim, molded to the exterior with a continuous floral scroll bearing blossoms on leafy tendrils below the key-fret band, covered overall in a pale sea-green glaze, with a reticulated floral pattern cover surmounted by a light pink flower-drum shaped finial, with a fitted wood stand. Ming Dynasty period.