An extremely rare pair of massive bronze form yen yen vases covered in a rich deep qiepi zi glaze, Kangxi Period
An extremely rare pair of massive bronze form yen yen vases covered in a rich deep qiepi zi (aubergine-eggplant skin purple) glaze. 清代 Qing Dynasty, 康熙 Kangxi Period (1662-1722). photo Vermeer & Griggs
The central section of the vase flares outward from the tall waisted splayed foot to slightly inclined rounded shoulder and is carved in relief with a ferocious dragon amidst flames in pursuit of a flaming pearl bracketed by boss applied borders. On the tall splayed foot are carved pendant ruyi form foliate edged plantain leaves and on the widely flared galleried trumpet neck the design is repeated in upright position. The bottoms and interior of the vases and wide foot-rims are left unglazed showing compact paste with some areas of burning. Height Vase No. 310: 14 3/8" (36.5cm), Vase No. 311: 14 3/8" (36.5cm) Diameter of Mouth: 10" (25.4cm) Price on request.
Provenance: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Vermeer & Griggs Collection No. 310 & No. 311
Comparison with a very similar famille jaune vase formerly in the Richard Bennett Collection
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