Longquan‑Kiln Celadon Hexagonal Arrow Vase with Iron‑Speckled Splashes,Yuan Dynasty,13th‑14th Century

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Dimensions:Height 23 cm (9.06 in),Mouth diameter 6 cm (2.36 in),Yuan Dynasty,13th‑14th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The vase is fully intact without chips,breaks or restorations.The whole surface is covered with subtle natural aged glaze craze consistent with long‑term aging.The distinct dark iron‑oxide speckled splashes scatter across exterior and inner rim,each spot shows natural color diffusion without signs of modern artificial application.The tubular pierced arrow handles are well‑preserved with original hole structure.The foot ring reveals worn unglazed biscuit rim coated with earth‑buried rust‑brown patina and minor soil encrustation.No re‑glazing,no filling,no chemical enhancement or artificial aging.This Longquan celadon vase comes from an old private Asian ceramic collection in Denver,Colorado,USA.The collector spent decades researching southern Chinese medieval porcelain.This piece was sourced in 2001 from a well‑known Chicago antique gallery focusing on Song‑Yuan ceramics.It was stored inside temperature‑stable dark cabinet,seldom taken out for public view.Now it enters marketplace following family estate settlement.Description:This elegant hexagonal arrow vase is a representative high‑grade celadon work produced at Longquan kiln during Yuan period.It adopts classic arrow‑vase form with hexagonal flared mouth,short neck,a pair of symmetric tubular pierced arrow handles on both sides,plump hexagonal tapering body and short hexagonal foot base.The entire interior and exterior are covered with thick,lustrous soft celadon green glaze with silky warm texture.Characteristic dark iron‑oxide splashes are scattered randomly over the glaze surface.These dark speckles were created by adding iron‑rich material before firing,generating spontaneous mottled visual contrast against the uniform celadon background.The glaze flows naturally around edges and corners of the multi‑faceted hexagonal body,showing superb kiln control skill.The foot ring’s exposed biscuit rim displays typical reddish‑brown firing discoloration of Longquan porcelain.The inner cavity is also fully glazed,iron speckles can also be observed inside the mouth opening.Arrow vases were important display and ritual furnishings for ancient literati households.Hexagonal faceted shape raises higher technical requirements for moulding and firing compared with round‑bodied wares,complete surviving specimens are fairly valuable among collectors.This well‑preserved vessel delivers harmonious proportion,rich jade‑like celadon glaze and naturally‑formed iron splash decoration.It perfectly reflects outstanding craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetic pursuit of Yuan‑era Longquan kiln and qualifies as a fine collectible for serious celadon enthusiasts.

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