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KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
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A FAMILLE VERTE BOTTLE VASE
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The vase is boldly painted on the exterior with three mythical beasts standing on rock formations emerging from crashing waves. The lower neck is decorated with a pattern of scrolling tendrils set with lotus, pomegranates and peach, beneath a band of ruyi suspending auspicious emblems.
19 7/8 in. (50.4 cm.) high
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The vase is boldly painted on the exterior with three mythical beasts standing on rock formations emerging from crashing waves. The lower neck is decorated with a pattern of scrolling tendrils set with lotus, pomegranates and peach, beneath a band of ruyi suspending auspicious emblems.
19 7/8 in. (50.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Morgan Collection, no. 398/399.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960) Collection.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1960.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960) Collection.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accessioned in 1960.
Literature
Catalogue of the Morgan Collection of Chinese Porcelains, New York, 1904, p. 66.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, Head of Private sales, Chinese Works of Art, New York