Lot 867
867
A LARGE PALE BLUE-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPING
A LARGE PALE BLUE-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPING
A LARGE PALE BLUE-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPING
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF PAUL W. DOLL, JR.
A LARGE PALE BLUE-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPING

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

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A LARGE PALE BLUE-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPING
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The sturdily potted vase has a globular body surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, and is covered overall with a pale blue-tinged glaze.
20 in. (50.8 cm.) high

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Lot Essay


These massive monochrome vases were made as part of decorative furnishings for the Palace. This form of vase was one of the most popular forms and can be found in various colors and sizes. A large blue-glazed vase of similar form, also bearing a Qianlong seal mark, was sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 3 June 2015, lot 3110. Another blue-glazed example, with a Yongzheng seal mark, was sold at Christie’s New York, 25 September 2020, lot 1614.

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