A LONGQUAN CELADON CUP SOUTHERN SONG TO EARLY MING DYNASTY

of conical form with wide flaring sides rising from a narrow foot, applied overall with a smooth sea-green glaze suffused throughout with a network of fine crackles, thinning at the rim revealing the greyish stoneware beneath, the narrow footring left unglazed and burnt light brown in the firing

Priestley and Ferraro Chinese Art, London (label).

The overall condition is excellent with only some original imperfections and minor surface scratches. The actual bowl is of a warmer yellowish olive tone than the catalogue illustration.
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