Lot 121
  • 121

A large 'famille-rose' 'nine peach' bottle vase, Tianqiuping Circa 1900

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 54cm
the globular body rising from a recessed base to a tall cylindrical neck, brightly enamelled around the exterior with a leafy fruiting peach bough curling up and around the body and neck, the base with apocryphal iron-red Qianlong seal mark, fitted as a lamp

Condition

Mounted as a lamp so the interior is not inspected. Overall in excellent condition with the exception of minor enamel wear, glaze firing imperfections and surface scratches. The iron-red enamel on the mark is rubbed around the edges.
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