A WUCAI GU-FORM VASE
A WUCAI GU-FORM VASE

SHUNZHI PERIOD (1644-1661)

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A WUCAI GU-FORM VASE
SHUNZHI PERIOD (1644-1661)
The vase is decorated to the upper section with a qilin amongst flames beside a plantain tree, below a band of lotus flowers and pomegranates and a lower border of lappet pendants, all reserved on a dense iron-red diaper ground.
15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm.) high

Lot Essay

Compare the current vase to one of similar shape and format of decoration from the Collection of Julia and John Curtis, sold at Christie's New York, 16 March 2015, lot 3546.

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