A LONGQUAN CARVED CELADON JAR YUAN DYNASTY |

robustly potted, of baluster form with a tapered neck decorated with overlapping striated triangular motifs, carved around the sides with panels of flowers of the four seasons, alternating with panels of characters jin yu man tang ('May gold and jade fill your halls'), beneath a continuous border of scrolling clouds, all between bands of formalised petals around the neck and base, covered overall with a thick rich green glaze

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th/28th April 1993, lot 29.

There is a very shallow 1 cm chip and 0.4 cm flake to the rim. Minor surface wear and scratching, otherwise overall in good condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Jars of this type, but with the central panels carved between various borders, include one with a cover, decorated with the characters mei jiu qing xiang (excellent wine, clear and fragrant), illustrated in John Ayers, Chinese Ceramics in the Baur Collection, vol. 1, Geneva, 1999, pl. 45; another sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 31st October 2000, lot 860; and two jars sold in our London rooms, 1st/2nd April 1974, lot 134, and, 18th June 1968, lot 17, from the collection of Thomas Cadett CBE.