Lot Essay
The scene depicted is probably an illustration from one of the great Ming dynasty novels, which feature frequently in ceramic decoration throughout the Qing dynasty.
KANGXI
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A VERY FINE FAMILLE VERTE ROULEAU VASE
kangxi
Enamelled around the body with a continuous scene of warriors and generals before an emperor on his throne, beneath shaped cartouches with precious emblems reserved on a trellis-pattern band at the shoulder and bamboo plants on the cylindrical neck
18in. (45.5cm.) high
kangxi
Enamelled around the body with a continuous scene of warriors and generals before an emperor on his throne, beneath shaped cartouches with precious emblems reserved on a trellis-pattern band at the shoulder and bamboo plants on the cylindrical neck
18in. (45.5cm.) high