Longquan celadon globe-shaped vase with two dragon-shaped handles, embossed decoration with palmetto border, leaves and portal-shaped design. Ming-early Qing, 17th-18th century. H. 20 cm.
Provenance: Director General of the Chinese Postal Service Erik Tollefsen (later named To Lo-sen) 1872–1938. He came to China in 1896 where he was in Customs but later became engaged in the Post Office Services and remained in China until 1932.
some glaze missing at the top rim inner side, some wear at the glaze surface, firing defects
Paintings, furniture and varia, 17 February 2020
Not sold