Lot 27
Korean Celadon Temple Bell-Form Liquor Decanter
Estimate$80–$120
Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced
A vintage Korean celadon-glazed ceramic liquor decanter modeled after a traditional Buddhist temple bell. The body is molded with seated Buddha figures on lotus thrones, raised bosses and decorative bands, with a stylized dragon-form loop handle and short pouring spout. Covered in a pale gray-green celadon glaze with fine overall crackle, likely 20th century.
- Size
- 7 1/4 in. high x approximately 4 1/2 in. diameter.
- Provenance
- Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
- Condition
- Overall glaze crazing and surface wear, scattered discoloration, and a chip/loss to the pouring spout. Stopper not present. Please refer to photographs.
Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.