Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 364

Lot 364

Celadon Moulded ‘Crab and Net’ Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)

Celadon Moulded ‘Crab and Net’ Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)
Lot 364 Details
Celadon Moulded ‘Crab and Net’ Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)

Well potted with a short neck flaring towards a smooth circular rim, the globular body finely decorated with a pair of confronting crabs, one larger and the other smaller, together with chrysanthemum sprigs contained within a rope net forming a diamond pattern along the bulging waist of the tapering sides, a thick and consistent celadon glaze applied to both the interior and exterior falling slightly short of the hidden foot ring to reveal a biscuit ground. Japanese wood box
diameter 8.1" — 20.5 cm.
six-character Qianlong mark

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $23,370
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Celadon Moulded ‘Crab and Net’ Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)
  • Celadon Moulded ‘Crab and Net’ Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)
  • Celadon Moulded ‘Crab and Net’ Vase, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)
Provenance:

Old Japanese Collection

Note:

Old Christie’s sticker to base

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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