GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)

Details

TWO GUAN-TYPE HU-FORM VASES
GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)
Each is similarly decorated in low relief on the two broad sides with a peach-shaped panel, and has a pair of rectangular lug handles attached to the narrow sides. Both are covered overall with a glaze of pale aqua color, suffused with a wide network of golden crackles, which also covers the base. One vase is inscribed with a Guangxu six-character mark that has been partially effaced.
The larger: 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high, walnut stands and covers

Provenance

Private Collection, Ireland, acquired prior to 1980.

Lot Essay

Song-dynasty stonewares, particularly the crackled wares of Ge, Guan and Ru type, were highly regarded by the Qing Emperors, and this impressive pair of vases embodies the archaism that was so enthusiastically sought by the Qing Court. The shape of these vases is based upon ancient bronze vessels, while the glaze imitates the Guan wares made for the Southern Song court. A similar Guan-type vase, Guangxu mark and period, from the Indianapolis Museum of Art, was sold at Christie’s New York, 17 March 2017, lot 1236.

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