A Matched Pair Of Blue And White Bottle Vases. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
A Matched Pair Of Blue And White Bottle Vases. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
each of rounded globular form rising to a long slender neck, painted with three animated Buddhistic lions playing with brocade balls, below a band of peony heads on a diaper ground at the shoulder, below a qilong dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst flame scrolls. 43.5cm., 17 1/8in and 45cm., 17 3/4in respectively. Estimate 8,000--12,000 GBP - Lot Sold 12,500 GBP
NOTE: A very similar vase in the Victroria and Albert Museum is illustrated by S.W. Bushell, Chinese Art , London 1924, vol. II and again by W.B. Honey, Guide to Later Chinese Porcelain London 1927, pl.34. Compare to a similar vase sold in our New York rooms on 18 September 1996, lot 205.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com