Lot Essay
A very similar famille verte beaker vase of comparable size was sold at Sotheby’s London, 24 February 1976, lot 160.
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KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Details
A FAMILLE VERTE BEAKER VASE
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The lower register of the vase is decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls, butterflies and flower blossoms, the rounded, central section with roundels enclosing mythical beasts and composite flower blossoms, the upper register with further panels of dragons and qilin amidst flowers.
19 in. (48.2 cm.) high
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The lower register of the vase is decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls, butterflies and flower blossoms, the rounded, central section with roundels enclosing mythical beasts and composite flower blossoms, the upper register with further panels of dragons and qilin amidst flowers.
19 in. (48.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait, New York (according to label).
Robert E. Tod Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1937.
Robert E. Tod Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1937.
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