California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Jan. 24, 2015  Jan. 24, 2015

 Lot # 3917 
A LONGQUAN-TYPE DRAGON TURTLE FIGURE    清早期 青釉瓷龜


  • Dimension: L: 8 3/4 in (22.3 cm) H: 4 7/8 in (15 cm)
  • Estimate From: $150
  • Estimate To: $200

The figure depicts a mythical beast with body of turtle and head of dragon, made in the style of Longquan kiln, with slight crackle patterns, impressed turtle shell patterns, and glazed in celadon, with bottom unglazed. Late Ming Dynasty period.