Longquan ceramic vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127 - 1279)

A ceramic vase with a slightly crackled celadon glaze. The glaze is thinner at the edges and covers almost the entire piece. The shape of the vase is stylised and stands on a circular base. The lower part of the body is globular and flattened, and above it is a long neck that widens slightly before reaching the mouth. On the base there are five attile marks from the firing process.

There is a break in the mouth, although it is in good condition. 

Height: 22 cm; Mouth diameter: 8.50 cm; Base diameter: 9.50 cm; Weight: 754 g

Provenance: 

Private collection Turkey, Meltem Karabeyoglu.

Dr. Meltem Karabeyoglu is a Turkish born entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, lecturer and collector who is acknowledged for her deep and multi -dimensional knowledge and continuous presence in iraq over two decades. Dr. Karabeyoglu is the president of Karabeyoglu family enterprises, active in petroleum, mining and defence industries.