Longquan Celadon Arrow‑Shaped Vase,Southern Song‑Yuan Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 18cm (7‑1/8in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,this authentic Southern‑Song‑Yuan period Longquan celadon arrow‑shaped vase is free of penetrating cracks and major restorations.It is covered with even soft celadon glaze with subtle age‑related patina and faint wear consistent with long‑term collection.The base shows the typical coarse‑texture unglazed foot rim of Longquan ware without modern grinding or artificial aging treatment.This Longquan vase originates from a private ancient‑ceramic collection in San Francisco,California,the prior collector acquired it from a reputable Taipei antique gallery in the mid‑1990s,it has been preserved in one single‑family estate and comes to public auction for the first time.Description:A classic arrow‑shaped vase of Longquan celadon,featuring cylindrical mouth,slender neck with two tubular arrow handles on both sides,gentle tapering neck and full globular body with subtle raised bow‑string patterns.The whole vessel is enveloped in uniform soft plum‑green celadon glaze with warm gentle luster.The slightly gritty foot rim reflects the firing characteristic of Longquan kiln.Tubular arrow vases were widely used for scholarly rituals and flower arrangement in Song‑Yuan literati households,this well‑preserved example fully represents the elegant restrained aesthetic of southern Chinese celadon craftsmanship

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