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Lot n° 35

CHINE, Epoque Yuan-Ming

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Small longquan vase, of the so-called "phoenix tail" shape, resting on an enlarged foot, the globular body decorated in relief with branches of blooming chrysanthemum flowers, the neck of trumpet shape with rings in relief. The vase is covered with a celadon monochrome glaze. Height : 22 cm Diameter at the neck : 11,2 cm Provenance : -Old collection of Vice-Admiral Edgar Eugène Humann (1838-1914), chief of staff of the Chief of Staff of the Navy who served in the China Seas. -By descent.