Longquan Celadon Splashed‑Glaze Yuhuchun Vase,Yuan Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 19cm (7‑1/2in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,let’s take a thorough look at this genuine Yuan‑era Longquan celadon splashed‑glaze yuhuchun vase,this gorgeous antique has made it through hundreds of turbulent years without any deep body cracks,no major chip losses and no invasive restoration or repainting jobs done anywhere on the vessel,you can run your eyes all over the flared rim,slender neck,plump pear‑shaped body and foot ring and spot all those authentic soft age‑related abrasions and faint handling marks built from generations of collecting and display,every bit of surface wear is totally natural,there is zero fake artificial patina that you commonly run into on modern fakes.The smooth olive‑green celadon glaze carries that wonderful soft,time‑aged silky luster that serious collectors go crazy for,those scattered mottled splashed patches across rim,neck and bulbous body are original kiln‑formed glaze variations,not later‑added damage or repairs,you can also find tiny embedded kiln specks and subtle glaze flow textures that formed during high‑temperature firing,all are authentic factory characteristics rather than post‑production flaws.The exposed unglazed foot rim shows rich layered earth staining,residual kiln grit and slow‑developed oxidation discoloration accumulated over centuries underground and in storage,there is absolutely no modern grinding,padding or chemical washing altering the raw clay base.This stunning yuhuchun vase comes from a well‑respected private east‑asian art collection based out of Portland,Oregon,the previous owner tracked this piece down and bought it from a prominent Macau antique dealer back in the early 1990s,it remained safely preserved within this single‑family private estate for more than three decades and it’s being offered to public auction for the very first timeDescription:This elegant Yuan‑dynasty Longquan celadon yuhuchun vase boasts a gently flared outward‑curving rim tapering smoothly into a long slim gracefully arched neck,the neck flows seamlessly down into a full,plump pear‑shaped bulbous body that narrows steadily toward a stable short circular foot base,the whole silhouette is wonderfully balanced with soft,harmonious flowing curves from top to bottom.The entire outer surface plus inner rim cavity is coated with thick,lustrous olive‑toned celadon glaze typical of Yuan Longquan production,scattered spontaneous mottled splashed‑glaze patches in off‑white and smoky grey‑brown tones randomly dot the rim,neck and rounded body,each splash mark is totally unique thanks to unpredictable kiln atmosphere during firing,the glaze tightens and pulls away at the foot ring to reveal the coarse warm‑toned clay body with natural oxidation traces,the flat base is nicely covered with matching celadon glaze.This classic yuhuchun pear‑shaped form was one of the most beloved vase styles in ancient China,used for flower arrangement and interior display,the natural random splash‑glaze effect adds special visual charm to this already refined Longquan ware,making it a fantastic museum‑worthy collecting example,

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