Lot Essay
A very similar vase, also of Daoguang mark and of the period, was sold at Christie's, King Street, 8 November 2001, lot 395.
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CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE A SIX CARACTERES EN CACHET EN BLEU SOUS COUVERTE ET EPOQUE DAOGUANG (1821-1850)
Details
VASE EN PORCELAINE BLEU BLANC
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE A SIX CARACTERES EN CACHET EN BLEU SOUS COUVERTE ET EPOQUE DAOGUANG (1821-1850)
The vase is painted to the exterior of the body with peaches, pomegranates and gourds growing from leafy stems, alternating with floral sprays, all between two lappet bands and waves encircling the foot. The bulbous garlic mouth is painted with an intricate band of chrysanthemum scrolls.
11 in. (28 cm.) high
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE A SIX CARACTERES EN CACHET EN BLEU SOUS COUVERTE ET EPOQUE DAOGUANG (1821-1850)
The vase is painted to the exterior of the body with peaches, pomegranates and gourds growing from leafy stems, alternating with floral sprays, all between two lappet bands and waves encircling the foot. The bulbous garlic mouth is painted with an intricate band of chrysanthemum scrolls.
11 in. (28 cm.) high
Provenance
Property of a Noble European Lady
Collection of a Spanish diplomat, who was based in Shanghai in the 1940s.
Collection of a Spanish diplomat, who was based in Shanghai in the 1940s.
Further details
A MING-STYLE BLUE AND WHITE 'GARLIC MOUTH' VASE
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
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