Chinese Exceptional Longquan Guan-Type Octagonal Vase. The octagonal compressed globular body rising from a spreading foot to a tall tapering neck with a wide flared mouth rim, the body and neck encircled with raised bands simulating bamboo, covered overall with a lustrous bluish green glaze suffused with mottled golden russet crackles, the base incised with inscription. {Height 11.5 inches (29.2 cm)}. Condition: A manufacturing defect on the flared rim, overall wear. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.