Longquan Celadon Bamboo‑Neck Vase,Yuan‑Ming Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 17.5cm (6‑7/8in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,let’s take a close look at this authentic Yuan‑Ming period Longquan celadon bamboo‑neck vase,this piece has survived centuries without any deep body cracks,no heavy restoration or over‑glaze repainting work has ever been done on it,you can observe all genuine age‑induced surface abrasions,faint soft wear traces spread over the flared rim,shoulder and base edge,every mark comes from long‑term handling,collection and storage through generations,there is zero artificially manufactured fake patina on this antique.The full‑body thick celadon glaze carries that gorgeous silky,time‑mellow glow collectors chase,you will spot scattered tiny natural kiln specks,faint subtle glaze ripples and minor firing freckles embedded within the glaze layer,those are original kiln‑born features instead of later‑inflicted damage.The exposed rough‑clay foot rim shows natural earth‑stained discoloration,residual kiln grit and slow‑formed oxidation marks built up over hundreds of years,there is absolutely no modern grinding,polishing or chemical alteration on the raw base ring.This beautiful vase originates from a respected private ancient Chinese ceramic collection based out of Seattle,Washington,the prior collector acquired this Longquan vase from a well‑established Shanghai antique specialist gallery back in the late 1980s,it stayed preserved safely within this single family private estate for over thirty‑five years and it is entering public auction for the first time ever.Description:This elegant Yuan‑Ming Longquan celadon vase features a broad flared mouth rim gracefully opening outward,a tall slender neck marked by two distinct raised horizontal bamboo‑joint rings,the neck smoothly transitions into a full rounded bulbous shoulder tapering down toward a compact steady foot base,the overall silhouette is well‑proportioned with soft,flowing contours from top to bottom.The entire exterior and inner mouth cavity are uniformly covered with rich,thick,lustrous plum‑green celadon glaze characteristic of high‑grade Longquan ware,the glaze forms a thin warm brown‑toned glaze line right at the unglazed foot‑rim junction,the glaze surface shows subtle natural flowing texture created during high‑temperature kiln firing,the inner mouth is fully glazed with consistent tone matching the outer surface.The flat base is nicely glazed while the outer foot ring exposes the coarse warm‑toned porcelain clay body with natural kiln dirt and oxidation discoloration.This bamboo‑neck shape draws inspiration from bamboo which symbolizes integrity and good fortune in traditional Chinese culture,clean simple lines and saturated even glaze make this vase a fantastic display‑quality example of late Longquan official‑style ceramic craft,

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