Chinese famille verte gu beaker vase, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese famille verte gu beaker vase, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese famille verte gu beaker vase, Kangxi (1662-1722), of archaistic bronze form, the central bulbous section with ogee-shaped cartouches containing fabulous beasts in rocky landscapes, interspersed with small prunus blossom and butterflies; the upper and lower registers with further cartouches depicting garden scenes, with blooming chrysanthemum, peony, magnolia and other assorted flowers emerging from rockwork, interspersed with butterflies and beasts; all against green cell and diaper grounds, the flared rim and footrim with bands of geometric pattern.
Height: 46.4cm. (18 1/4in.)
Condition: Restoration to the rim and to the base
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration in the famille verte palette |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Other |
| Dimensions | Height: 46.4cm. (18 1/4in.) |
Product REF: X465
