A Longquan celadon diaper pattern vase as a lamp... Lot n° 2512

A Longquan celadon diaper pattern vase as a lamp base, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), China, The vase of an ovoid form and decorated with an incised geometric pattern (so called diaper pattern). Mounted as a lamp base, the base drilled and with attached green cold painted metal foot and cover. Total Height: 90 cm, just the vase: H 40 cm, Provenance: Private collection, Normandy, France, Possible damage beneath the metal mounts, otherwise in fine condition with no damages noted except the drilled base. Age crazing of the glaze.