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KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
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A 'MIRROR BLACK'-GLAZED 'PHOENIX TAIL' VASE
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The body is covered in a 'mirror'-black glaze bearing traces of gilt decoration depicting immortals examining a scroll in a mountainous landscape amidst pine trees below borders of ruyi and alternating 'cracked ice' and shaped panels depicting Buddhist emblems. The tall, trumpet-form neck is decorated with further immortals, including Shoulao, and a deer.
18 ¼ in. (46 cm.) high
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The body is covered in a 'mirror'-black glaze bearing traces of gilt decoration depicting immortals examining a scroll in a mountainous landscape amidst pine trees below borders of ruyi and alternating 'cracked ice' and shaped panels depicting Buddhist emblems. The tall, trumpet-form neck is decorated with further immortals, including Shoulao, and a deer.
18 ¼ in. (46 cm.) high
Provenance
Mary Clark Thompson (1835-1923) Collection.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1923.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1923.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP