QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)

The inspiration for this shape and pattern originates from examples produced during the early Ming period, such as the 15th century example in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, illustrated in Blue and White Ware of the Ming Dynasty, Book II (part 1), Hong Kong, 1963, pl. 1.
A number of these tall, high shouldered vases are published, including a pair sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 30 November 2011, lot 2942; another from the Shorenstein Collection, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 1 December 2010, lot 2970; and one formerly from the Edward T. Chow Collection, sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 19 May 1981, lot 546.