Chinese Longquan Guan-Type 'Bamboo Neck' Vase. Of compressed globular body rising to a tall neck with a wide flared mouth rim, the neck and body encircled with raised bands simulating bamboo, covered overall with a bluish green glaze suffused with a matrix of golden russet crackles, and the base incised with an inscription. {Height 6.8 inches (17.2 cm)}. Condition: Some chips to the foot ring.