A Handsome Geyao Glaze Bulbous Vase – late Qing
February 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

This fine vase has the fine small crackle glaze that dates back to the Song dynasty. It is covered all over with tiny crackle finish in a light grey color. Just under the rim there is a light pool of faint celadon colored glaze. The vase was clearly made in two pieces – a top and a bottom half and then luted together at the waist. You can see the ridge where the two halves were joined – and you can feel the joint with your fingers inside the vase...