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PROPERTY FROM AN AMERICAN PRIVATE PROVENANCE
COLLECTION Collection of Aileen Aderton (1904-2005),
Maryland, acquired in Kyoto, 1948 and thence by
A LARGE CARVED ‘LONGQUAN’ descent.
CELADON DISH
MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY $ 10,000-15,000
sturdily-potted, the gently rounded sides rising Aileen Aderton (1904-2005)
from a short footring to an everted rolled 1948
rim, carved to the interior with a trellis diaper
medallion encircled by freely incised scrolling
lotus, the underside undecorated, covered overall
with a lustrous sea-green celadon glaze
Diameter 19 in., 48.3 cm
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