Lot 275
  • 275

A Blue-Ground Gilt-Decorated Vase Mark and Period of Guangxu

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

the globular body rising from a short splayed foot to a tall trumpet neck, gilt throughout with roundels bearing flora and fauna motifs, interrupted at the shoulder with a band of scrolling lotus and shou characters, all below a band of ruyi-head lappets, reserved against a deep blue ground

Condition

This vase is in overall good condition. There is some expected wear to the gilt decoration, especially around the rim. The mark in black or dark blue against the blue ground.
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