AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE- SHAPED BOTTLE VASE
AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE- SHAPED BOTTLE VASE
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Description
The unusual form with broad shouldered body surmounted by a tall waisted neck with garlic mouth and slightly flared rim decorated in vibrant shades of underglaze cobalt blue with three vases of flowers on the body below two descending chilong figures at the neck with two wan symbols and two clouds at the bulb mouth within lappet borders at the shoulder and rim.
Period: Kangxi (1662-1722)
For a similar form with slightly more rounded body and different decoration see, R.L. Hobson, The Later Ceramic Wares of China, London, 1924, fig. I, pl. XXIX.
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| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Dimensions | Height: 8 1/2; 21.7cm |
Product REF: BH50
