GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)

Song-dynasty stonewares, particularly the crackled wares of Ge, Guan and Ru type, were highly regarded by the Qing Emperors, and this impressive pair of vases embodies the archaism that was so enthusiastically sought by the Qing Court. The shape of these vases is based upon ancient bronze vessels, while the glaze imitates the Guan wares made for the Southern Song court. A similar Guan-type vase, Guangxu mark and period, from the Indianapolis Museum of Art, was sold at Christie’s New York, 17 March 2017, lot 1236.