A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE IN THE TRANSITIONAL STYLE
36.5cm high

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A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE IN THE TRANSITIONAL STYLE 36.5cm high

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A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE IN THE TRANSITIONAL STYL

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Estim. 600 - 700 GBP

Gourd-shaped vase, Qing dynasty, nineteenth century. Hand-painted blue and white ceramic. Seal on the base. Measurements: 36 x 16 x 16 cm. Vase made of porcelain that presents a design known as gourd type painted with floral decoration and phoenixes. It is a typically Chinese typology, characterized by the globular deposit and the ovoid neck, generally ending in a flat mouth. The Chinese word for gourd is a homophone of the words "protection" and "good fortune", for this reason the representation was common in the artistic field. In this particular case, the two pieces have the same design that starts with geometric ornaments on the base and a pattern of vegetal and animal details on the body. Porcelain known for its chromaticism as "cobalt blue" or "blue on white" was highly appreciated in Europe from its early importation. In fact, it was so much appreciated by other cultures such as Islam that it was very often works destined for this market that ended up influencing European ceramic production, which aspired to resemble as closely as possible this production destined for export, created in large quantities in China. It was not until around the middle of the 17th century that production began in this oriental country, blue and white porcelain being among the first to arrive directly in Europe in large quantities.

Estim. 800 - 1 600 GBP

A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE ‘PLAYING DISCIPLES’ BOTTLE VASE, CHINA, 18th - 19th CENTURY A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE ‘PLAYING DISCIPLES’ BOTTLE VASE, CHINA, 18th - 19th CENTURY The globular body supported on a short slanting foot and rising to a tall cylindrical neck. Finely decorated around the body with pupils running around as teachers dressed in long voluminous robes look on, all among rocks, plantain, and a view of the mountain tops. The neck further decorated with sacred symbols centered between geometric bands and ornate lappet borders with foliate designs. Provenance: From the estate of a notable Hong Kong family, who brought a substantial collection of ceramics, porcelains, and other Chinese works of art with them when they immigrated to Canada in the 1950s. Thence by descent within the family to the last owner. Condition: Natural wear and expected firing irregularities, such as pitting, brown spots, glaze irregularities, and kiln grit. Old damage and repair to top of neck. The foot rim has been smoothened significantly in order to make the vase stand straight. Weight: 3141 g Dimensions: Height 44.5 cm Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams London, 15 May 2014, lot 64 Price: GBP 20,000 or approx. EUR 34,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A blue and white pear-shaped bottle vase, 18th century Expert remark: Note the size (39 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 25 May 2022, lot 552 Price: HKD 63,000 or approx. EUR 7,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A blue and white 'riverscape' bottle vase, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century Expert remark: Note the size (45.7 cm).

Asian art and objects - China - A Chinese porcelain blue and white jar and cover, a jar without cover, small vase and large vase together with a vase decorated in iron red depicting lion dogs, China, 19th/20th century -Largest: H. 24,5 cm, rim restoration to cover and blue and white vase-

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