Asian Auction
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 60
Chinese Longquan Celadon Censer with Silver Cover
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly early Ming dynasty, neck decorated with diamond cross hatching and round florets, the body carved with lotus flowers and leafy foliate scrolls,ÿsupported on three feet, covered all over in sea green crackle glaze, pierced silver lid with applied flying cranes in the clouds with mixed metal highlights, charter marks, silver test .900 or better, 14.89 oz. T. silver only,ÿoverall 8 x 8 in.
Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
Condition
three rim hairlines, one with commensurate repaired rim chip, glaze crazing, rough kiln debris to base and interior, small chips to feet, lid with some scratches; silver with minor wear
