Rare Antique Chinese Ge Ware Crackle Glaze Vase - C. T. Loo Collection Export 1921

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An exceptionally rare and highly collectible antique Chinese Ge ware (Ge Yao) crackle glaze vase. This exquisite piece features a … Read more An exceptionally rare and highly collectible antique Chinese Ge ware (Ge Yao) crackle glaze vase. This exquisite piece features a classic archaic trumpet-mouthed form with a prominent faceted central hexagonal knop. The vase is covered in a thick, lustrous ash-gray glaze suffused with a masterful dual-network of dark "iron wire" and fine golden-brown "golden thread" crackles—the definitive hallmark of classic Ge type ceramics.

Adding immense historical value to this piece is its remarkable provenance, originating from the esteemed collection of the legendary international Asian art dealer C. T. Loo, documented as an official export in 1921. A museum-quality statement piece and a premier investment for connoisseurs of fine Chinese porcelain and scholars' objects.

Brand / Maker: Antique Chinese Artisan (Ge Ware / Ge Yao style) See less