A powder-blue glazed 'Cong' vase

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1.500 € - 2.500 €

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China, Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue and period
H. 29,2 cm
Modelled on the archaic jade prototype, the square section extends from a short, circular base to a short, rounded neck; the rectangular sides are fitted with a pair of moulded elephant’swhich hold fixed rings, and is entirely covered with a thick, rich purple-blue glaze. Marked in underglaze blue on the base.
From a private German collection, acquired between 1970 and 1995 - Cf. A very similar blue vase bearing the Guangxu mark and period is published in “The Official Pottery of the Chinese Qing Dynasty’, Shanghai, 2003, p. 483 - Minor firing blemish inside the mouth, good condition

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