Lot Essay
See an almost identical example of a Qianlong blue and white jue and stand in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, museum no. C.95-1913.
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QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A RARE BLUE AND WHITE JUE AND STAND
QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The libation cup, jue, is decorated to the exterior in vibrant shades of cobalt blue to depict cranes in flight amidst scrolling clouds, and the three feet are painted with floral scrolls. The stand is similarly decorated with cranes and clouds. The cup and stand both bear the imperial seal mark.
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) overall high
QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The libation cup, jue, is decorated to the exterior in vibrant shades of cobalt blue to depict cranes in flight amidst scrolling clouds, and the three feet are painted with floral scrolls. The stand is similarly decorated with cranes and clouds. The cup and stand both bear the imperial seal mark.
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) overall high
Provenance
A private Dutch collection, amassed in the early 20th century.
With S. Marchant & Son, London, 1960s.
With S. Marchant & Son, London, 1960s.
Sale room notice
Please note that the Chinese description in the catalogue should state that the provenance for this lot is:
'A private Dutch collection, amassed in the early 20th century. With S. Marchant & Son, London, 1960s.'
'A private Dutch collection, amassed in the early 20th century. With S. Marchant & Son, London, 1960s.'
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