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A Chinese late Qing Dynasty flambe glazed Fanghu vase (Da Qing…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
19-Jan-2022
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Description:
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty flambe glazed Fanghu vase (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi mark). A rare Chinese vase, known as fanghu or arrow vase, covered with a flambe glaze. The glaze has been trickled to a relatedly even line around the foot rim, consistent with red glazes of the 18th century. An incised Qianlong mark on the base, has been partially covered with a mustard coloured glaze, bearing labels for Musee Pince (French) and C.T. Loo. Also bears an incised mark translated as ware of Zhi Lan Shi. Condition: copper coated on handles, A/F. Note: in the later 19th century, the Empress, dowager Cixi reinstated fanghu vases as one of the prizes for the civil examinations.
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Category:
Oriental: Ceramics - Chinese