A BLUE AND WHITE MING-STYLE BOTTLE VASE GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD

the slightly flared foot rising to a bulbous body, wasted neck and slightly flaring rim, painted with a broad band of composite foliate scroll above a petal lappet band and classic scroll on the foot, with further foliate scroll above a ruyi band on the shoulder and upright leaves rising from a band of key fret on the neck below a wave band at the flared mouth

This vase is in good condition, but does have a small 6mm glaze crack just below the rim. There is also some wear/light scratches just below the rim t the exterior. There is also minor scratching to the glaze of the exterior.
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