A 'Transitional' blue and white vase. Chongzhen

Decorated on the oviform body with characters in a garden landscape; possibly a scene from classical literature (hairline crack). 36cm (14in) high. Sold for £5,760

Footnote: For a vase of similar form see: Regina Krahl and John Ayers 'Chinese Ceramics in The Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul' (Volume II/No.1627).

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