Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Double-Gourd Hexagonal Faceted Vases, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Double-Gourd Hexagonal Faceted Vases, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Pair of Chinese famille verte tiered hexagonal faceted vases, Kangxi (1662-1722), the facets variously decorated with a mountainous landscape scene, dancing boys, 'the hundred antiques' and qilin in a rocky garden, the upper and lower sections divided by galloping horses in various colours above bands of scrolling lotus against a red ground, the lower sections and feet with scrolling lotus meander and bands of peony and butterflies, the flared necks with ogee-shaped cartouches containing floral sprigs and tasselled mandarin hats underneath a turquoise keyfret border
Dimensions:
Height: 31.3 cm. (12 1/4in)
Condition:
Some chips and frits to the corner enamels
Provenance:
Leighon House, Manaton, Devon
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration in the famille verte palette |
| Origin | Asian |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Style | Other |
| Dimensions | Height: 31.3 cm. (12 1/4in) |
Product REF: W575
