The vase is in fair condition only because the little dragon that is on the top entrance of the vase is missing his head and piece of his leg. Otherwise it is a nice, soft light blue rounded vase
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
celadon porcelain
Distinguishing marks
yes at the bottom chinese characters inprinted , and on the upper side a red tag
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
7 in. tall, 5 in. wide
Date Period
around 18 century
Weight
unknown
History
My late sister-in-law bought it in the late 1970's in Beijing when she was studying Chinese at their University.
It's unlikely 18th century, the Chinese are notorious for producing reproductions from previous Dynasties right down to the marking. Such pieces really need a physical examination to determine their authenticity.
Re: 18 century CHINESE BLUE CELADON VASE
It's unlikely 18th century, the Chinese are notorious for producing reproductions from previous Dynasties right down to the marking. Such pieces really need a physical examination to determine their authenticity.
Re: 18 century CHINESE BLUE CELADON VASE
Isn't celadon porcelain a green color, hence its Chinese name means “greenish porcelain.”?