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Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 61

Chinese Longquan Celadon Censer with Silver Cover

Estimate: $500 - $700

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, small tapered body decorated with turned bands, with three feet, raised on a ring foot, covered all over in a smooth sea green glaze, pierced silver lid with bamboo and floral decoration, gilt interior, unmarked, silver test .900 or better, 3.29 oz. T. silver only,ÿoverall 4 x 4-1/8 in.

Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family

Condition

faint hairline to ring foot, small firing crack to base (as made), other light wear to base;ÿsilver with minor wear