A pair of Ming-style blue and white bottle vases, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1
Lot 126. A pair of Ming-style blue and white bottle vases, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 14 ½ in. (37 cm.) high; Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000 (USD 27,100 - USD 40,650). Price realised GBP 187,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
Each vase is decorated to the exterior in vibrant shades of cobalt blue with leafy scrolls bearing large flower heads. The tall necks are each decorated with a band of upright leaves, rising to a flaring mouth encircled by a band of crashing waves above ruyi-heads.
Provenance: Collection of Doctor J.C.J. Bierens de Haan (1867-1951), acquired in the early 20th century and then by descent within the family.
Note: See a very similar Daoguang bottle vase sold at Christie's London, 13 May 2014, lot 353.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 15 May 2009 - SALE 15487