Lot Essay
Compare the present lot to examples of ruby-red glass vessels from the Shorenstein Collection, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 1 December 2010, lots 2928 & 2943.
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QIANLONG INCISED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN A SQUARE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A RUBY-RED GLASS BALUSTER VASE
QIANLONG INCISED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN A SQUARE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The bulbous body of the vase rises to a waisted neck and a flaring mouth rim, supported on a short foot. The exterior is decorated with a continuous scene of warriors in battle amidst tall pine trees. The semi-translucent glass is of an even dark red colour throughout.
6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
QIANLONG INCISED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN A SQUARE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The bulbous body of the vase rises to a waisted neck and a flaring mouth rim, supported on a short foot. The exterior is decorated with a continuous scene of warriors in battle amidst tall pine trees. The semi-translucent glass is of an even dark red colour throughout.
6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Christie's London, 5 November 2013, lot 389.
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Please note that the estimate for this lot has been reduced to £6-8,000 due to change in condition.
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