Lot 1182. A very rare blue and white faceted vase, Ming dynasty, late 15th century, 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Of square section, the vase is decorated on the faceted body with a continuous scene of Daoist figures in a landscape with rocks and plants, all between lappet petals on the foot and upright leaves on the neck which is flanked by a pair of halberd-form handles, fitted Japanese wood box.

Provenance: Yukawa Genyo (Shichiseki-ou, b. 1867) Collection; Osaka Bijutsu Club, 15 June 1937, lot 164.

 The present vase in the Osaka Bijitsu Club catalogue, 15 June 1937, lot 164.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York