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Large Chinese Carved Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase

CA: LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Description

Of impressive size. Finely decorated overall with lotus flowers and tendrils in high relief. Glazed overall in a deep and vibrant celadon tone. In Chinese lore, the lotus was associated with Buddhism and was symbolic of purity, enlightenment, and reincarnation.

Height: 23 inches (58.4 cm.)

Ex Collection: James Breece
Formerly in the Collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art (donated in 1939 by family members in honor Leonard C. Hanna)

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