Song-Yuan Longquan Celadon Plum Vase Carved Interlocking Floral Scrolls with String Lines, 12th-14th Century

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Dimensions: 18.5 cm (7.28 in) in height, 3.5 cm (1.38 in) in diameter at the mouth; 12th-14th century ancient celadon (Song-Yuan dynasty porcelain). Condition and Provenance: This vase is in excellent condition, without minor cracks, chipped rims, glaze repairs, or signs of reglazing. The glaze is covered with fine, natural crackles, a characteristic of the natural aging of ancient glazes. Two raised decorative lines on the shoulder and lower part are clear and smooth. The carved interwoven floral pattern on the body is rich in layering and the details are intact. The light celadon glaze is soft in color and has a bright luster. Only the unglazed foot rim shows traces of clay and dark brown kiln pads that seeped in during ancient firing; there are no signs of modern glazing, recarving, or antiquing treatments. This Longquan carved plum vase is well-proportioned, with smooth curves, and all the dating marks are consistent and authentic. It was passed down through generations of a seasoned collector of ancient porcelain from southern China. Consigned to an antique celadon gallery in Hong Kong in 2024, it was subsequently acquired in 2026 by a private collector specializing in Song and Yuan dynasty celadon in New York State, USA. Hong Kong, New York State, and Vancouver are major global trading centers for pre-Ming dynasty Chinese porcelain. Description: This pale celadon plum vase is a typical example of a heavy, decorative, and practical vessel produced in the Longquan kilns during the Song and Yuan dynasties, widely traded both domestically and internationally in ancient times. It follows the classic plum vase shape: a small mouth, a neck decorated with double spiral patterns, a broad and rounded shoulder, and a body that slightly narrows towards a flat, unglazed base. The overall shape is elegant and tall, suitable for display or indoor placement. Two raised horizontal lines adorn the neck, simple yet structurally appealing. The entire exterior of the vessel is carved with intertwined floral patterns representing the four seasons. The winding vines stretch endlessly across the surface, the veins of the petals clearly defined, and the leaves carved with varying depths of detail, creating a balanced and seamless composition—a typical style of polychrome carving found in Song and Yuan dynasty Longquan porcelain. The vessel is covered in a thick, pale Longquan celadon glaze, rich and smooth. After centuries of natural aging, the glaze exhibits even and delicate crackle patterns, harmoniously blending with the cool blue-green glaze tones, exuding a timeless and rustic elegance. The unglazed foot rim reveals the pale milky-white body, as well as the dark brown kiln pad marks and seepage from the firing process—important evidence of the ancient kiln site and its buried history. From the Song and Yuan dynasties onward, Longquan celadon dominated domestic and international trade; the intertwined floral patterns symbolized wealth and prosperity, a favorite auspicious decorative theme of ancient nobility. This vase boasts a well-proportioned shape, intact carvings, and a perfectly preserved glaze, showing no signs of modern restoration or alteration. It fully retains the craftsmanship, glaze beauty, and decorative vocabulary of the Song and Yuan dynasty Longquan kilns. Such well-preserved, fully carved plum blossom vases are extremely rare on the international auction market and are highly sought-after collectibles for collectors of ancient Chinese celadon in the United States and North America.

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