A magnificent Kangxi blue and white shipwreck beaker vase. Qing Dynasty, circa 1690, unknown shipwreck, in the style of Vung Tau shipwreck cargo, the gu-shaped beaker vase decorated throughout with lotus petal shaped panels enclosing traditional landscape scenes and floral sprays between diaper borders to the rim base and shaped mid section; with a Buddhist auspicious symbol underside between concentric rings. Provenance: The property of a collector. Height 46.5 cm