AN IRON-RED GROUND FAMILLE-VERTE ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the cylindrical body well painted with two large and bountiful flower baskets within rectangular panels, divided by two smaller shaped reserves of 'antiques' and butterflies, all reserved on an iron-red scrolling foliate and chrysanthemum bloom ground, the neck with stylized shou characters, with later inscription, possibly a collector's name, incised into the glaze reading Wudan dougongshi

Michael B. Weisbrod Gallery, New York, 1980s.

In overall good condition with light scratches and wear throughout. There is a minor potting flaw to the interior mouth rim; an approx. 7.5 cm glaze line near the base; and 5-character inscription incised into the glaze on the body. The underside of the base with label residue.
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