KANGXI (1662-1722)

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A RARE FAMILLE VERTE VASE
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Of amphora shape on an integral domed faux bois stand, finely enamelled with an exotic finch perched on a branch of blossoming prunus, the reverse with two birds flying beside bamboo and rockwork, the neck with narcisus, rim and neck restoration
11½ in. (29.2 cm) high

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Lot Essay

A similar vase from the National Trust, Ascott Collection, was included in the exhibition, 'The Arts of the Ch'ing Dynasty', Oriental Ceramic Society, 1963-64, Catalogue, no. 167.

The inspiration for the shape of the present vase, which probably forms part of a set, is based on the narrow-footed amphora vases, more typically found under a monochrome peachbloom glaze during the Kangxi period. Such vases were unable to stand safely without a stand and are rarely seen without one. Stands were usually of ivory or wood and the present vase appears to be imitating the latter

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