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CHONGZHEN PERIOD (1628-1644)
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A FINE TRANSITIONAL BLUE AND WHITE DOUBLE-GOURD VASE
CHONGZHEN PERIOD (1628-1644)
The lower section of the vase is painted in purple tones of cobalt blue with a continuous figural scene depicting the 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove'. The figures are shown in conversation, reclining at leisure and appreciating paintings amongst rockwork, bamboo and plantain trees. The upper-section is finely detailed with a sleeping figure resting on a picnic box beside an attendant making tea. The scenes are bordered by foliate scroll bands at the waisted mid-section and neck.
12 1/2 in (31.9 cm.) high
CHONGZHEN PERIOD (1628-1644)
The lower section of the vase is painted in purple tones of cobalt blue with a continuous figural scene depicting the 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove'. The figures are shown in conversation, reclining at leisure and appreciating paintings amongst rockwork, bamboo and plantain trees. The upper-section is finely detailed with a sleeping figure resting on a picnic box beside an attendant making tea. The scenes are bordered by foliate scroll bands at the waisted mid-section and neck.
12 1/2 in (31.9 cm.) high
Provenance
An Italian family collection
Brought to you by
Angela Kung
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