Three Vases, China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), Kangxi era (1662-1722). Porcelain, painted in overglaze green, iron-red, yellow, black, gray, aubergine and gold.  H. 71.5 cm; center: H. 71, 4 cm, Right: H. 72 cm. PO 6258. Porcelain Collection. © Dresden State Art Collections 2013

The large easy bulbous vase (PO 6259, PO 6258, PO 6257) in baluster are painted in the color tone of light rare iron-red, green and gold. Motif of the decoration are couples and children in a garden scene, indicated by plants, trees, balustrades and open pavilions. This magnificent and extremely rare vases are among the most quality porcelain Kangxi era. The composition is secure and generous, even the smallest details are painted with fine brushes and delicate tones (From: La maladie de porcelaine, East Asian Porcelain from the Collection of Augustus the Strong, Leipzig 2001, p 80).