A rare ‘lazurite’-splashed vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century - Sothebys

the ovoid body rising to a waisted neck gently flaring at the rim, covered overall with a splashed lazurite-blue glaze in imitation of lapis lazuli, wood stand and Japanese box. Quantité: 3 - 46.5cm., 18 3/8 in. Estimation: 15,000 - 20,000 GBP

PROVENANCE: A Japanese Private Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com