A LONGQUAN CELADON CONG-FORM VASE

A LONGQUAN CELADON CONG-FORM VASE

SOUTHERN SONG-YUAN DYNASTY (1127-1368)

Finely potted in imitation of a Neolithic jade cong, the vase has a rectangular body of square section with a cylindrical foot and short neck, and is covered overall with a glaze of rich sea-green color stopping just short of the foot rim to expose the light grey stoneware body.

9 3/4 in. (24.7 cm.), Japanese double wood box