A Pair of Chinese Export Blue And White Bottle Vases, Kangxi period, (1662-1722)

each supported on a short straight foot, the body painted with a series of six 'Precious Antiques' below ruyi-heads, tapering to a narrow neck with sawtooth and foliate scroll bands. height 12 in./30.5 cm - Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Collection of Joseph M. Morpurgo, Amsterdam (according to label).

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com