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CHINA 18th - 19th CENTURY
Large blue-white porcelain vase with polychrome enamel overdecoration, the body decorated with two reserves featuring Taoist immortals alternating with imperial dragons chasing the pearl. The neck is also decorated with alternating monk and reserve figures playing guqin or weiqi. The foot and lip are highlighted with friezes of ruyi heads.
H. 35.5 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in China at the end of the 19th century by a naval officer, then by descent.
Large blue-white porcelain vase with polychrome enamel overdecoration, the body decorated with two reserves featuring Taoist immortals alternating with imperial dragons chasing the pearl. The neck is also decorated with alternating monk and reserve figures playing guqin or weiqi. The foot and lip are highlighted with friezes of ruyi heads.
H. 35.5 cm
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in China at the end of the 19th century by a naval officer, then by descent.