jar maybe a vase
09 May 2021
Description

its 8 inch tall and 8 inch wide, the opening is 3/4 of a inch out to the rim is 1 3/4 inch wide . the porcelain is age cracked but no cracks or chips . there are how ever firing flaws where the glaze mist a spot as you can see in the pictures . i have had it for about 30 years but before that no idea , was gave to me

Provenance

neighbor was moving out came over said his mom thought it was valuable but gave it to me about 30 years ago

Acquired from
Auction House
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
May 11, 11:33 UTC
Fair Market Value
$50 - $75 USD
Suggested Asking Price $65 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Russ,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The Chinese characters on the bottom read - in Chinese - "Made in China"
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A Chinese Celadon matte-glazed gourd vase
Made in China, second half 20th Century
Of gourd form, the body with allover matte celadon glaze with blossom and figural decoration overall, marked below.
8 inches high, 8 inches diameter
CONDITION: minor craquelure and small firing flaw
PROVENANCE: gift of a friend
$50-75*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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