A LONGQUAN CELADON STONEWARE WATER POT WITH APPLIED FLORAL DECORATION CHINA, ATTRIBUTED TO YUAN DYNASTY OR LATER This charming little vessel, probably a ‘literati’ or ‘scholar’ water pot, has a compressed globular body surmounted by a short and thick slightly everted rim. The body with molded and applied continuous peony scrolls and all covered with an attractive see-green glaze. H: 5,5 cm Notes 1. 'Longquan' wares with molded and applied decoration first appeared in the late Song dynasty but became popular and were produced in larger quantities during the Yuan dynasty. 2. Compare with a celadon tripod censer with the same applied design sold at SOTHEBY'S New York, 2011-03-23, lot 718, for USD 31,250. 龙泉青瓷花卉雕刻水壶 中国 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.