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An exceptional Imperial blue…
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Melbourne
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21-Jul-2024
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An exceptional Imperial blue and white 'Lotus' vase, Qianlong mark and of the period, Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty, (1736-1795), Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), the vase features vibrant paintings of a lotus scroll band and a combination of floral scrolls. Below are cresting waves, and above are stylized plantain leaves around the narrowed neck, separated by raised double-moulded line borders. On the shoulder are two animal mask ring handles in relief, while stylized lappets surround the spreading foot. The mouth rim is adorned with a narrow band of waves, 25.5 cm high 18 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Victoria, similar example: a blue and white Hu-Form vase, Christie's Hongkong, 30 May 2022, lot 2865, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Hong Kong, fine Chinese ceramics, jade and bronze drums, lot 131, 13/05/1976
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