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PROPERTY FROM THE QUEK KIOK LEE COLLECTION
A BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE
TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, CIRCA 1630-1650
Details
A BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE
TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, CIRCA 1630-1650
The globular body, surmounted by a tall neck, is painted in rich cobalt blue tones depicting a farmer with buffalo being greeted by a dignitary and his attendants amongst rock and overhanging trees, all below a narrow band of scrolling foliage and flowers. The slender neck is painted with leafy long-stemmed tulip flowers interspersed with precious objects separated by a lotus scroll on the bulb.
14 5/8 in. (37.2 cm.) high
TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, CIRCA 1630-1650
The globular body, surmounted by a tall neck, is painted in rich cobalt blue tones depicting a farmer with buffalo being greeted by a dignitary and his attendants amongst rock and overhanging trees, all below a narrow band of scrolling foliage and flowers. The slender neck is painted with leafy long-stemmed tulip flowers interspersed with precious objects separated by a lotus scroll on the bulb.
14 5/8 in. (37.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in Amsterdam, 19 June 1967
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong