A large Chinese transitional blue and white bottle-vase, mid 17th century, Chongzhen/Shunzhi. Decorated with a scene from a drama, with figures in various pursuits, beside a watercourse, flat unglazed base. 42.5 cm high. Provenance: A. Stuart-Robertson, 1990's; Ex Lord Longford collection. See Adrian Joseph, 'Ming Porcelains, the Origins and Development', London 1971, cat no 57, p59 for a very similar example (Provenance: of Hugh moss)