Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
This is a pear-shaped ceramic vase featuring twin tubular handles at the neck, traditionally known as an 'arrow vase' (touhu shape). It is covered in a pale celadon-to-olive crackle glaze with an unglazed, iron-dressed foot rim inspired by classic Song dynasty imperial wares.
Story
Rooted in ancient Chinese banquet games of pitch-pot, this vase's tubular handles once held throwing arrows. Revered Song designs like this inspired potters for centuries to recreate classic imperial crackle glazes.
Maker / Origin
Classical Song dynasty kilns such as Ge and Guan set the gold standard for monochrome crackle wares. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Chinese art kilns in regions like Jingdezhen and Longquan revived these historic glazes for domestic scholars and the international export market.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in good vintage condition with no large visible chips or structural breaks evident in photos; natural network of glaze crazing is intentional. Good overall preservation supports steady decorative value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.