California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 07, 2014  Sept 07, 2014

 Lot # 3196 
A LONGQUAN-TYPE DRAGON TURTLE FIGURE    明晚期 仿龍泉窯瓷龜


  • Dimension: L: 8 3/4 in (22.3 cm) H: 4 7/8 in (15 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1500

The figure depicts a mythical beast with body of turtle and head of dragon, made in the style of Longquan kiln, with slight crackle patterns, impressed turtle shell patterns, and glazed in celadon, with bottom unglazed. Late Ming Dynasty period.