Lot Essay
The shape and painted design of the current vase derives from early 15th century prototypes. A prime example of this type, dating to the Yongle period (1403-1424) is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum - 34 - Blue and White Porcelain with Underglazed Red (I), Hong Kong, 2000, p. 32, no. 30.
An almost identical vase, also with a Qianlong seal mark sold at Christie's, Hong Kong, 28 October 2002, lot 699. Another example, dating to the Qianlong period but without a mark, sold at Christie's, New York, 13-14 September, 2012, lot 1459.
An almost identical vase, also with a Qianlong seal mark sold at Christie's, Hong Kong, 28 October 2002, lot 699. Another example, dating to the Qianlong period but without a mark, sold at Christie's, New York, 13-14 September, 2012, lot 1459.