Lot Essay
Thin green glazes of this tone are sometimes referred to as melon or apple green. A similarly glazed Yongzheng-marked bowl was sold in these rooms, 22 March 1999, lot 330.
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KANGXI
Details
A Rare Apple-Green-Glazed Pear-Shaped Vase
Kangxi
Of globular form tapering at the shoulder and up into the neck before it flares out towards the rim, covered overall with a thin glaze of soft apple-green tone continuing over the foot to cover the base
156in. (39.5cm.) high
Kangxi
Of globular form tapering at the shoulder and up into the neck before it flares out towards the rim, covered overall with a thin glaze of soft apple-green tone continuing over the foot to cover the base
156in. (39.5cm.) high
Provenance
Collection of Edgar and Hedwig Worch, Christie's, New York, 2 June 1994, lot 377.