Ming dyn. Celadon Longquan porcelan charger, depicting kylin
celadon porcelain charger, depicting kylin of foliate shape, the heavily potted, fluted sides ring from sturdy ring foot to the averted bracket rim.
Ming dyn. Late 16th cent.,
The interior carved with a large kylin (qiling) surrounded by clouds. The exterior with a band of joint lotus petals incised with flower scrolls. all under a thick and lustrous celadon glaze. the firing ring under side oxidized orange.
Due to accelerated cooling, crackled glaze.
A hair pin external crack going from the rim to the back, ending 2 cm before the foot. Signs of wear due to age.
Provinance an old collection from Manila.
Size 41.5x41.5 cm.
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celadon porcelain charger, depicting kylin of foliate shape, the heavily potted, fluted sides ring from sturdy ring foot to the averted bracket rim.
Ming dyn. Late 16th cent.,
The interior carved with a large kylin (qiling) surrounded by clouds. The exterior with a band of joint lotus petals incised with flower scrolls. all under a thick and lustrous celadon glaze. the firing ring under side oxidized orange.
Due to accelerated cooling, crackled glaze.
A hair pin external crack going from the rim to the back, ending 2 cm before the foot. Signs of wear due to age.
Provinance an old collection from Manila.
Size 41.5x41.5 cm.