A BLUE AND WHITE BEAKER VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

of tall slightly waisted cylindrical form, painted with ruyi and floral lappets at the rim and foot divided by stiff acanthus leaves, a band of meandering lotus and a wide band of shaped reserves containing lotus and auspicious emblems, all below cruciform clouds 

H.R. Hancock, London.
Collection of Dr. John Pullan, London (1915-1995).
Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1998.
Geoffrey Waters, London, 23rd June 2000.

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain from the Pullan Collection, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1998.

The vase is in good condition. There are scattered minute iron spots and air bubbles to the interior as well as an area of rough glaze trailing down from the inner rim.
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